Virginia State Gets 24 Bench Points in 80-66 Victory Over East Stroudsburg (PA)

Virginia State men’s basketball leaned heavily on its bench production to secure an 80-66 victory over the East Stroudsburg (PA) Warriors at home on Saturday, according to Virginia State University Athletics.

The Trojans entered the contest looking to maintain early-season momentum, ultimately converting 24 bench points into a comfortable double-digit margin. Traven Norwood paced the effort with 19 points and eight rebounds, anchoring a balanced attack that kept the Warriors at bay.

Virginia State moved to a 3-0 record by overcoming an early deficit through aggressive rebounding and defensive disruption. The Trojans finished with 14 offensive boards, turning those second-chance opportunities into 15 points, while Tyler Bell led the glass-crashing effort with five offensive rebounds.

After falling behind 22-20 in the first half, the hosts flipped the momentum with an 11-0 run that created separation before the break. Virginia State capitalized on 15 East Stroudsburg (PA) turnovers in the opening period alone, converting those miscues into 20 points.

The defense remained active throughout the afternoon, recording six blocked shots as Davian Coleman rejected four attempts individually. That rim protection helped limit the Warriors’ interior rhythm as the Trojans steadily expanded their lead to as many as 20 points in the second half.

O’Maundre Harris chipped in 15 points alongside five assists and two steals, while Kj Wyche added 11 points to round out the four double-figure scorers for Virginia State. The team finished with a 33-22 rebounding advantage and controlled the paint with 24 points inside.

The Trojans return to the hardwood on November 19, 2026, at 7:30 PM to face Winston-Salem State University.