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Virginia State Cruises By Edward Waters

Virginia State cruised by Edward Waters at YES USVI Classic HBCU Tournament,

Kyle T. Mosley

Virginia State Cruises By Edward Waters
Virginia State Cruises By Edward Waters /

ST. THOMAS, USVI - Terrance Hunter-Whitfield scored a game-high 26 points, and Dajour Rucker poured in 16 points as the Virginia State Trojans soundly defeated the Edward Waters Tigers 93-70 at the 2nd YES USVI Classic HBCU Tournament game on Saturday afternoon.

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Dec. 31, 2022; Virginia State BJ Fitzgerald attempts a field goal against Edward Waters at the YES USVI Classic HBCU Tournament; Credit: Kyle A. Mosley

A short-handed Edward Waters opened the scoring after the tip-off with a Cahlib Edwards three-point shot. However, Virginia State took control of the contest with 58 points in the paint and 24 points from its bench.  

The Trojans coasted to a 43-31 halftime lead, leading by 29 points in the second half to win the tournament's opening round.

Coach White told HBCU Legends that Edward Waters was down five players, mostly their big men, due to the Southwest Airlines travel fiasco during the Christmas holiday weekend.

The Trojans had 16 second-chance points compared to 5 by the Tigers. VSU's length and power inside were too much for Edward Waters to handle, with 24 paint points in the first half and 34 bucketed in the second half.

Tavares Oliver led Edward Waters with 18 points, Ca'Darrius Crumb added 14 points, and Byron Abrams recorded 12 points in the losing effort. The Tigers will play Clinton College in the consolation bracket on Sunday afternoon.

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I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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