William & Mary defeats Towson 84-70

William & Mary Edges Towson in Conference Thriller, 84-70

Kaplan Arena, Williamsburg, VA - December 29, 2025

In a hard-fought conference matchup, the William & Mary Tribe (HOME) emerged victorious over visiting Towson, 84-70. The win marks a crucial step forward for the Tribe as they look to make a push in the Colonial Athletic Association.

The game began with a strong showing from both teams, but it was the home crowd that set the tone early on. William & Mary's Kyle Pulliam led the charge with 12 points in the first half, including three made threes. The Tribe's Chase Lowe added seven rebounds and nine points to complement Pulliam's efforts.

Towson struggled to find its footing in the first half, shooting just 43% from the field. Despite this, Dylan Williamson kept his team afloat with 15 points and two three-pointers. However, it was the Tribe's defense that forced Towson into tougher shots, limiting their scoring opportunities.

At halftime, William & Mary led by a margin of 11 points, 46-35. The home crowd's energy only intensified in the second half as the Tribe extended their lead to as many as 22 points at one point.

Towson fought back with a more aggressive approach, particularly on offense. Tyler Tejada's 13 points and 11 rebounds helped keep his team within striking distance. However, it was not enough to overcome William & Mary's balanced attack.

The Tribe's true strength came from their ability to adapt and counter Towson's scoring threats. Chase Lowe led the charge with six assists and seven more points, while Kyle Pulliam continued his efficient performance with 12 points on 57.1% shooting.

In the end, it was William & Mary's superior team defense that made the difference. The Tribe held Towson to just 47.7% field goal percentage, limiting their scoring opportunities and forcing tough shots.

The win moves William & Mary to a crucial position in the conference standings, while Towson falls back into the pack. For both teams, it was a reminder of the importance of defense and adaptability in the high-stakes world of college basketball.

GAME STATS

William & Mary (HOME) Game Stats:

Field Goals: 30/56

2-Point FG: 20/32

3-Point FG: 10/24

Free Throws: 14/21

Rebounds: 32

Assists: 21

Turnovers: 9

Steals: 5

Blocks: 1

Towson (AWAY) Game Stats:

Field Goals: 27/64

2-Point FG: 20/39

3-Point FG: 7/25

Free Throws: 9/16

Rebounds: 35

Assists: 12

Turnovers: 11

Steals: 6

Blocks: 5