Valley Forge Caps Regular Season with Thrilling Win Over Wilson, Eyes Postseason Berth

Phoenixville, Pa. – The University of Valley Forge men's basketball team closed out its 2025–26 regular season in dramatic fashion last evening, edging Wilson College 94–91 in front of a spirited home crowd. With the victory, the Patriots improved to 8–15 overall and 4–9 in United East Conference play, keeping their playoff hopes alive pending results from other conference contests this week.

Denzel Pierre led the charge once again, posting a game-high 31 points on an efficient 9-of-17 shooting from the field and 11-of-12 from the free-throw line. Isaiah Reece added 14 points and eight rebounds, while Dominik McKenney-George chipped in 12 points and five boards.

The Patriots shot an impressive 55.7% from the field and converted 76.7% of their free throws, maintaining their offensive rhythm in a fast-paced contest that featured nine ties and four lead changes. Valley Forge's bench also made a key contribution, outscoring Wilson's reserves 23-4.

Wilson was led by Armani Jones, who finished with 27 points and eight rebounds, and Jalen Pierce, who tallied 16 points. Despite a strong performance, the Phoenix's hot shooting carried Valley Forge across the finish line in a game that came down to free throws in the final seconds.

With the win, Valley Forge remains in contention for the final United East playoff spot. The Patriots will now await the outcomes of upcoming conference matchups to determine whether their season will continue into the postseason tournament.

Final Score:
Valley Forge 94, Wilson 91

Top Performers:

• Valley Forge: Pierre – 31 pts, 4 reb; Reece – 14 pts, 8 reb; McKenney-George – 12 pts, 5 reb
• Wilson: Jones – 27 pts, 8 reb; Pierce – 16 pts; Raford – 15 pts