Gabriel, Sparks have career nights as VMI holds off Lynchburg 108-93

VMI beats Lynchburg 108-93

LEXINGTON, Va. — Keith Gabriel tied a career high with 34 points and Michael Sparks set a new one with his 25 points, leading Virginia Military Institute in a 108-93 win over Lynchburg College on Monday night.

Sparks also hit a career-high seven 3-pointers and Gabriel added six more for the Keydets (3-2), who went 18-for-47 from beyond the arc (38.3 percent).

Nick Gore and Austin Kenon added 17 points apiece for VMI, and Ron Burks dished out a career-high 13 assists.

The Keydets never trailed in the game, jumping out to an 11-2 lead and didn’t look back. VMI led Lynchburg 54-39 at the half.

The Hornets (1-4) won the rebounding battle 54-37, but turned the ball over 27 times. They also went just 2-for-10 from 3-point range.

Lynchburg was led by Steven Echols, who scored 20 points.