VMI's TJ Johnson leads team against Furman after 30-point game

Johnson scored 30 points in VMI's recent loss to East Tennessee State.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

VMI will visit the Furman Paladins after TJ Johnson scored 30 points in the Keydets' 81-67 loss to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers. Johnson had a standout performance in the defeat, and will look to carry that momentum into the upcoming game against Furman.

Why it matters

TJ Johnson's 30-point game shows he is a key player for VMI who can put up big scoring numbers. How he follows up that performance against Furman will be an important indicator of VMI's chances in the matchup.

The details

In VMI's loss to East Tennessee State, TJ Johnson scored 30 points to lead the Keydets. This was an impressive individual effort, though it was not enough to secure a win for VMI against the Buccaneers.

  • The game against Furman will take place on an upcoming date.

The players

TJ Johnson

A player for the VMI Keydets basketball team.

Furman Paladins

The basketball team that VMI will be playing against.

East Tennessee State Buccaneers

The team that VMI recently played against, in which TJ Johnson scored 30 points.

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The takeaway

TJ Johnson's 30-point performance shows he is a talented scorer who can keep VMI competitive, but the team will need to build on that effort to get a win against Furman.