Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. VMI Keydets: College Basketball Preview and Predictions for November 15, 2024

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are set to face off against the VMI Keydets in a college basketball matchup on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Greenbrier Colonial Hall in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The game is scheduled to tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Tennessee Tech, with a current record of 2-1, is looking to build on their back-to-back wins after a close 76-73 victory over West Georgia on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles have been led by strong performances from Mekhi Cameron, who averages 21 points per game, and Daniel Egbuniwe and Rodney Johnson Jr., each averaging 16.3 points per game. Jaylon Johnson has also been a key contributor with 12 points per game and a team-high 8.3 assists per game[4][5].

VMI, meanwhile, boasts a perfect 3-0 record, having dominated their last game with a 102-56 win over Christendom. The Keydets have been impressive, with Augustinas Kiudulas averaging 22 points and 8 rebounds per game, and TJ Johnson contributing 18 points and 5 rebounds per game. Tan Yildizoglu leads the team in assists with 8 per game and also averages 8.5 points and 5 rebounds per game[3][4].

According to the latest odds, Tennessee Tech is favored by 4 points, with the over/under set at 150.5 points. Predictive models suggest that Tennessee Tech has a higher chance of winning, with a 62% win probability compared to VMI’s 38%[1][5].

The game is part of the Greenbrier Tip-Off River Division, and the winner will advance to the title game against the winner of the UT Rio Grande Valley and Charleston Southern matchup on Saturday afternoon[5].

Both teams have shown strong shooting capabilities, with VMI averaging 13 three-pointers per game and Tennessee Tech averaging 11.3 three-pointers per game. This matchup promises to be an exciting clash of shooting prowess and team dynamics[3].