NCAAB · Final

Dolphins Edge Keydets in Close Contest

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Cameron Hall

Jacksonville Dolphins 69, VMI Keydets 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Jacksonville Dolphins vs VMI Keydets?

Jacksonville Dolphins beat VMI Keydets 69-67 at Cameron Hall on November 15, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup, the Jacksonville Dolphins narrowly defeated the VMI Keydets with a final score of 69-67. The game took place at Cameron Hall, where both teams showcased their competitive spirit. This fixture was particularly noteworthy as it highlighted the contrasting recent forms of the two sides, with VMI entering the game with a record of 3-2 and Jacksonville at 2-2.

The VMI Keydets had a mixed performance in their last ten games, finishing with a record of 5-5. They were on a one-game winning streak, having recently triumphed over the Virginia Lynchburg Dragons with an impressive score of 106-54. Their scoring average over the last five games was 87.8 points, while they allowed an average of 75.4 points. At home, VMI had a record of 3-2, indicating they have been competitive on their own court.

On the other hand, the Jacksonville Dolphins had a less favorable recent record of 4-6 in their last ten games, including a one-game losing streak after falling to the High Point Panthers, 64-85. Their scoring average in the last five games was 81.2 points, with an average of 72.2 points allowed. Notably, Jacksonville had a perfect home record of 4-0 but struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-6.

The game saw several scoring plays that shifted momentum back and forth. In the second half, TJ Johnson made a layup to extend Jacksonville's lead to 64-57, followed by Donovan Rivers' two-point tip shot, pushing the score to 66-57. VMI responded with AJ Clark's tip shot, narrowing the gap to 66-59. A free throw from Mario Tatum Jr. brought the Keydets closer at 66-60, and Linus Holmstrom's three-point jumper further closed the gap to 66-63.

As the game progressed, AJ Clark made another layup, assisted by Tan Yildizoglu, bringing VMI within one point at 66-65. TJ Johnson then scored another layup, giving Jacksonville a slim 66-67 lead. However, Chris Arias sealed the game for the Dolphins with a crucial three-point jumper, finalizing the score at 69-67.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding player availability, but injuries can often play a significant role in team performance. The betting market had priced the game with Jacksonville's win probability at 0.0 for a home victory, indicating a strong expectation for the Dolphins to secure the win.

Conditions during the game were not specified, but typically, factors such as crowd support, venue conditions, and player fitness can influence the outcome. Fans watching this game would have noted the intense back-and-forth scoring, with each team showcasing their offensive capabilities and resilience.

In summary, the Jacksonville Dolphins' victory over the VMI Keydets was a tightly contested affair, reflecting the competitive nature of college basketball. Both teams displayed their strengths and weaknesses, with Jacksonville managing to edge out VMI in the final moments of the game.

Leaders

PointsTJ Johnson18VMI Keydets
AssistsCal Liston4VMI Keydets
ReboundsTan Yildizoglu7VMI Keydets
PointsChris Arias24Jacksonville Dolphins
AssistsEvan Sterck5Jacksonville Dolphins
ReboundsDonovan Rivers8Jacksonville Dolphins

Recent form

VMI Keydets

Last 10: 5-5Streak W180 scored · 75.7 allowed per game3-2 at home

W106-54vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsNov 12
L68-106at Missouri TigersNov 9
W78-74at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesNov 8
W122-58vs Johnson & Wales-Charlotte JOHNSON & WALES-CHARLOTTENov 3
L65-85at Wofford TerriersMar 9
W64-57at UNC Greensboro SpartansMar 8
W73-62vs The Citadel BulldogsMar 8
L70-91vs Chattanooga MocsMar 1
L83-95vs Samford BulldogsFeb 27
L71-75at Furman PaladinsFeb 22

Jacksonville Dolphins

Last 10: 4-6Streak L175.2 scored · 72.9 allowed per game0-6 away

L64-85at High Point PanthersNov 12
W132-45vs Trinity (FL) TigersNov 7
L69-86at Miami HurricanesNov 4
L63-78at North Alabama LionsMar 7
W78-67vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsMar 4
W79-72vs Stetson HattersFeb 27
W59-55vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsFeb 25
L73-77at North Florida OspreysFeb 21
L56-72at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesFeb 18
L79-92at North Alabama LionsFeb 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Austin Peay	22-9	+1	15-3
Central Arkansas	22-12	+1	15-3
Queens University	21-14	2	13-5
Lipscomb	19-13	3	12-6
Florida Gulf Coast	16-18	7	8-10
West Georgia	15-17	6	8-10
Bellarmine	13-19	8	7-11
Jacksonville	12-20	8	7-11
Stetson	12-21	8	7-11
Eastern Kentucky	11-21	7	7-11
North Florida	7-25	10	5-13
North Alabama	9-21	10	4-14
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17

Box score

Stat	Jacksonville Dolphins	VMI Keydets
Field goals	27-55	25-55
Field goal %	49	45
Three-pointers	10-25	8-21
Three-point %	40	38
Free throws	5-10	9-11
Free throw %	50	82
Rebounds	33	28
Offensive rebounds	12	9
Defensive rebounds	21	19
Assists	15	15
Steals	8	10
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	19	15
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	23
Fast-break points	10	9
Points in the paint	28	24
Fouls	14	12
Largest lead	9	2

How the scoring went

1st Half30-26TJ Johnson made Jumper. Assisted by Kaden Stuckey.
1st Half33-26Chris Arias made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Evan Sterck.
1st Half35-26Allen Udemadu made Dunk. Assisted by Chris Arias.
1st Half35-29TJ Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cal Liston.
1st Half35-31Linus Holmstrom made Layup. Assisted by TJ Johnson.
1st Half35-32Mario Tatum Jr. made Free Throw.
1st Half35-33Mario Tatum Jr. made Free Throw.
1st Half37-33Jaylen Jones made Layup.
1st Half39-33Jaylen Jones made Dunk.
1st Half39-34TJ Johnson made Free Throw.
1st Half39-35TJ Johnson made Free Throw.
1st Half39-37AJ Clark made Dunk. Assisted by Cal Liston.
2nd Half41-37Jason Thirdkill Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Donovan Rivers.
2nd Half41-38AJ Clark made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-39AJ Clark made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-39Jaylen Jordon made Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Jones.
2nd Half45-39Jason Thirdkill Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half45-41AJ Clark made Dunk. Assisted by Cal Liston.
2nd Half48-41Evan Sterck made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Jordon.
2nd Half48-44Mario Tatum Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half48-47Mason Hagedorn made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by TJ Johnson.
2nd Half50-47Jaylen Jones made Layup.
2nd Half50-48Kaden Stuckey made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-48Chris Arias made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Evan Sterck.
2nd Half53-50Jaylen Pazon made Layup. Assisted by Tan Yildizoglu.
2nd Half55-50Jaylen Jones made Layup. Assisted by Jason Thirdkill Jr..
2nd Half55-53Cal Liston made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tan Yildizoglu.
2nd Half57-53Evan Sterck made Layup.
2nd Half59-53Evan Sterck made Layup.
2nd Half59-55AJ Clark made Layup. Assisted by Linus Holmstrom.
2nd Half62-55Chris Arias made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Evan Sterck.
2nd Half64-55Jaylen Jones made Jumper.
2nd Half64-57TJ Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half66-57Donovan Rivers made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half66-59AJ Clark made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half66-60Mario Tatum Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-63Linus Holmstrom made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mario Tatum Jr..
2nd Half66-65AJ Clark made Layup. Assisted by Tan Yildizoglu.
2nd Half66-67TJ Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Linus Holmstrom.
2nd Half69-67Chris Arias made Three Point Jumper.