Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va.— VCU senior Melvin Johnson was named the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week Monday, while Saint Louis freshman Jermaine Bishop was selected as the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards are for games played Feb. 15-21. Johnson, a guard, averaged 19.5 points and shot 50 percent (15-of-30) from the field, including … [Read more...] about VCU’S Johnson named Atlanitc 10 Player of the Week
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Lewis finds his role in VCU’s lineup
By PAUL GOTHAM There's no questioning the correlation between the VCU Rams current 10-game winning streak and the improved play of JeQuan Lewis. The junior point guard leads his team (15-5/7-0) with 99 total assists (more than double Melvin Johnson's 46 - the Rams second leading assist man). Over the last month Lewis is doing it with more control. "He’s certainly … [Read more...] about Lewis finds his role in VCU’s lineup
Bona game at VCU moved to Sunday
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Due to the pending impact of winter storm Jonas, St. Bonaventure's men's basketball game at VCU originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23, has been moved to Sunday, Jan. 24. The game will tip off at 3:00 at the Siegel Center. The Atlantic 10 contest will still be televised nationally by NBC Sports Network as planned and will air on the Bonnies' … [Read more...] about Bona game at VCU moved to Sunday
Alie-Cox giving VCU increased production
By PAUL GOTHAM Virginia Commonwealth University's Rams have won six straight, and Mo Alie-Cox increased his scoring production during that stretch. First-year coach Will Wade doesn't need to be told there's a correlation between the two. "He’s a commanding presence down there," Wade said during the Atlantic 10's weekly tele-conference. "Right now he’s really tough to … [Read more...] about Alie-Cox giving VCU increased production
VCU rallies to defeat Saint Joseph’s, 85-82
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Mo Alie-Cox scored 10 straight points late in the game as VCU (10-5; 2-0 A-10) fought back from a 13-point deficit and defeated Saint Joseph’s, 85-82, in an Atlantic 10 game at Hagan Arena. The loss snapped a seven-game winning streak for the Hawks (11-2; 1-1 A-10). The loss ruined a 31-point effort by Saint Joseph’s senior Isaiah … [Read more...] about VCU rallies to defeat Saint Joseph’s, 85-82