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
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Spiders Solve Hofstra’s Zone, Capture Overtime Win
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — Every team has a weakness and the Hofstra Pride took advantage of the Spiders' weakness from the opening tip. Like Superman reacts to kryptonite, the Spiders react to seeing a 2-3 zone. They become hesitant. They become stagnant. They miss shots. Entering the game, Richmond ranked at the bottom of the Atlantic 10 Conference in 3-point shooting at … [Read more...] about Spiders Solve Hofstra’s Zone, Capture Overtime Win
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
Lindsay, Allen Lead Richmond Past Belmont
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — There comes a moment in every game where big-time players step up and do what's necessary for his team to win the game. For the game's first 23:17, Cedrick Lindsay was a shadow of himself. The Spiders leading returning scorer and one of the top returning scorers in the Atlantic 10 Conference at 20 points per game last season, had attempted just two … [Read more...] about Lindsay, Allen Lead Richmond Past Belmont
Jordan Tyson’s Play Reminiscent of Andrew Nicholson
*This article originally appeared at IntrepidSBU.com and is being reproduced with their permission. By Ryan Lazo PETERSBURG, VA — Try to have a discussion with St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt about Andrew Nicholson and he’ll tell you about how lucky he was to have him commit. He’ll no doubt mention how an ankle injury and the construction of a new … [Read more...] about Jordan Tyson’s Play Reminiscent of Andrew Nicholson