Vikings Rout Oak Hills in Mens Hoops Opener

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU Sports Information) – The Valley City State University men s basketball team opened its season with an 88-38 victory over Oak Hills Tuesday night, combining hot shooting with a dominant performance on the boards. Four Vikings scored in double figures as VCSU shot 56.1 percent from the field and knocked down 12 of 21 attempts from 3-point range. The Vikings outrebounded Oak Hills 47-23 and held the visitors to 23.7 percent shooting. Jaelyn Johnson led VCSU with 17 points, shooting 7-for-10 from the field and 3-for-4 from beyond the arc. Logan Deal added 14 points and nine rebounds, while Aiden Hanson finished with 12 points and seven rebounds. Seydou Tamboura recorded a double-double off the bench with 11 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. After Oak Hills took an early 8-7 lead, Joel Nelson connected on a 3-pointer with 14:38 remaining in the first half to put the Vikings ahead for good. His basket sparked a 17-0 run that gave VCSU a 24-8 advantage. The Vikings