Rebounding, forced turnovers are key stat categories in Rams victory over Spiders By: Joe Manganiello BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- From beginning to end, Virginia Commonwealth dominated Richmond, winning 71-53 by capitalizing on turnovers and controlling the glass. VCU out-rebounded the Spiders 50-28, and forced 14 turnovers. The rebounding was a particular emphasis … [Read more...] about VCU crushes Richmond, awaits George Washington
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VCU opponents can expect a steady diet of Treveon Graham
By Paul Gotham Shaka Smart called plays for Treveon Graham 24 times in Virginia Commonwealth’s 97-89 double overtime defeat of La Salle last Saturday. VCU’s future opponents can expect more of the same. Graham, the Rams leading scorer with 16.1 a game, netted a game-high 34 on 11 of 21 shooting from the floor and 10 of 16 from the free throw line in 44 minutes … [Read more...] about VCU opponents can expect a steady diet of Treveon Graham
Miller looks for UD to fly downhill against VCU
By Paul Gotham Archie Miller knows well VCU’s numbers: Shaka Smart’s Rams lead the nation in turnovers forced per game (19.4) and turnover rate (27.0) Their defense limits opponents to .89 point per possession (11th). And if Miller’s Dayton Flyers (13-5/1-2) are to avoid a two-game losing streak, they will need to offset VCU’s strengths when the Rams (14-4/2-1) visit UD … [Read more...] about Miller looks for UD to fly downhill against VCU
HAVOC takes its toll on ODU as VCU rolls
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — For the game's first first 27:03, Old Dominion University did everything it needed to keep Virginia Commonwealth University in check. They got to the loose balls, handled the press with ease and dominated the points in the paint battle. But the Rams can only be held down for so long. Aaron Bacote's 3-pointer at 12:53 of the second half put the … [Read more...] about HAVOC takes its toll on ODU as VCU rolls
No. 14 VCU’s Havoc Defense Wears Down Winthrop In Win
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — Leading by just six points with 14:01 remaining, Virginia Commonwealth University needed to make a play to regain control of the game and retake the momentum from a Winthrop squad intent on scoring an upset over the No. 14 ranked team in the country. On a Rams squad with household names up and down the roster — Treveon Graham, Briante Weber and … [Read more...] about No. 14 VCU’s Havoc Defense Wears Down Winthrop In Win