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No. 1 VU Dominates Second Half in Road Win

No. 1 VU Dominates Second Half in Road Win
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January 21, 2026

OLNEY, Ill. — The No. 1 Vincennes University Men's Basketball team continued its unbeaten start to the season Wednesday night, earning an 82–57 Region 24 road victory over Olney Central College to improve to 19–0 overall and 6–0 in region play, continuing to build separation atop the Region 24 standings.

VU took control early and never relinquished momentum, carrying a 33–28 halftime lead before breaking the game open over the final 20 minutes. The Trailblazers outscored Olney Central 49–29 in the second half, tightening defensively and steadily extending the margin to secure another conference win on the road.

The difference was evident across nearly every statistical category. VU shot 48.4 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three-point range, while holding Olney Central to 34.6 percent shooting overall. The Trailblazers consistently generated quality looks by pushing tempo, building a 31–5 advantage in transition points, and forcing 12 turnovers that were converted into 20 points.

VU also controlled the interior, scoring 38 points in the paint, and won the possession battle by securing a 15–4 edge in offensive rebounds, turning those extra opportunities into 13 second-chance points.

Individually, sophomore guard Dayton Williams led all scorers with 24 points, adding 10 rebounds on an efficient 8-of-11 shooting night. Freshman guard Drae Vasser followed with 23 points and 11 assists, connecting on 6-of-11 from three-point range to direct the offense. Sophomore guard Jalen Calloway chipped in 15 points to round out the double-figure scoring, while sophomore forward Prince Ojukwu contributed six points and a team-high 12 rebounds.

The Trailblazers will return home for their next region matchup, hosting Wabash Valley College on Saturday, January 24 at 2 p.m. ET inside the P.E. Complex.

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