William & Mary dominates Milligan in 126-69 win

Dec 18, 2017, 09:40 am

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- Nathan Knight scored 21 points, Justin Pierce added 20 points to go with 10 rebounds and William & Mary set a school record for most points in a single game with a 126-69 win over NAIA Milligan College on Sunday.

William & Mary (7-3) had six players in double figures and never trailed, shooting 65 percent from the field (43 of 66) and controlled the glass 42-26.

Matt Milon, who finished with 19 points, sank a 3-pointer early in the opening half to stretch the Tribe's advantage to 19-8 and the margin stayed in double figures the rest of the way.

Connor Burchfield and Luke Loewe had 13 points apiece and graduate student Cole Harrison had a career-best 10 for the Tribe.

Milligan tied the game at four early in the opening half with Will Robinson's layup but the Tribe responded with a 10-0 burst to take control. Daxton Bostian led Milligan with 13 points. The game is considered an exhibition matchup for Milligan.