By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- For the first 32 minutes of Friday's Atlantic 10 quarter-final matchup between the VCU Rams and George Mason Patriots, JeQuan Lewis managed just two points. The Rams senior point guard who had averaged more than 14 points a game through the regular season had hit just one of six first-half shots. Lewis poured in 11 during a decisive 19-4 … [Read more...] about Lewis delivers for VCU in winning time
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Mo Alie-Cox: VCU’s long arm of the law
By PAUL GOTHAM Mo Alie-Cox may qualify as a role player when it comes to offensive touches, but make no mistake the VCU center is the long arm of the law when it comes to influence on the court. On a team ranked top 20 in the nation for steals, Alie-Cox provides rim protection. His 9.38 block percentage (metric that estimates the percentage of 2-points a player blocks … [Read more...] about Mo Alie-Cox: VCU’s long arm of the law
St. Bonaventure falls in OT to VCU; Mobley sets school record with nine three-pointers
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com St. Bonaventure thought it had a win in regulation, but its joy was shortlived. VCU capitalized on a second chance and outlasted the Bonnies in overtime, 83-77, on Saturday at the Reilly Center. Matt Mobley, who set a school record with nine three-pointers in the game, made a go-ahead three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in regulation to put St. … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure falls in OT to VCU; Mobley sets school record with nine three-pointers
Wade looks to double down on Tillman’s efficiency
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- In two short years as a VCU Ram, Justin Tillman has given fans plenty of highlight reel dunks. What can get lost in the mix is Tillman's overall impact. Playing 16-plus minutes a game in 2015-16, the 6-7 forward averaged 7.2 points and 6.1 rebounds a game, good enough for an overall top 100 finish in KenPom's offensive rating at 121. In … [Read more...] about Wade looks to double down on Tillman’s efficiency
VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s: Atlantic 10 finals preview
The Atlantic 10 finals tip off at 12:30 p.m. on CBS. Here's your guide: VCU (24-9/14-4) vs. Saint Joseph's (26-7/13-5) Probable starters: VCU Melvin Johnson 18 ppg Johnny Williams 3.8 ppg Korey Billbury 11.2 ppg JeQuan Lewis 10.3 ppg Mo Alie-Cox 10.5 ppg Saint Joseph's DeAndre' Bembry 17.2 ppg 7.8 rpg Isaiah Miles 17.9 ppg 8.0 rpg Shavar … [Read more...] about VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s: Atlantic 10 finals preview