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
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Davidson-Pittsburgh highlight weekend A-10 games
By PAUL GOTHAM The last full weekend slate of games before the conference season brings plenty of intrigue including George Washington trying hold on to its top 25 ranking, VCU looking to take down a ranked opponent and Davidson seeking a resume builder. Here is the Saturday/Sunday slate in the Atlantic 10. Saturday Saint Peter’s (3-5) at No. 21 George Washington (9-1) … [Read more...] about Davidson-Pittsburgh highlight weekend A-10 games
Rebounds & Putbacks: Duke 79 VCU 71
First reactions to Duke's 79-71 victory over Virginia Commonwealth University. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Grayson Allen turned in a career performance, and Matt Jones connected with a pair of pivotal 3-pointers as the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils erased a late deficit to knock off the VCU Rams. Trailing by six with less than 14 minutes remaining, the Blue Devils scored … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Duke 79 VCU 71
VCU and the laws of hardcourt momentum
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- When Webster's Dictionary updates its edition, publishers should consider a photo of the VCU Rams in the margin next to the definition of momentum. VCU's Rams provide tangible evidence of the product created by a body's mass and velocity. "We talked about it when you play VCU, the 3‑point shot and the press and the crowd, can feel like eight … [Read more...] about VCU and the laws of hardcourt momentum
VCU slips out of character to claim A-10 title
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Treveon Graham's facial expression hinted at it. Shaka Smart erased any doubt. With the Atlantic 10 Championship on the line the VCU Rams went into their bag of tricks and did something out of character. Score one for sleight of hand. "We had to change something up," Smart said after VCU defeated Dayton, 71-65 to claim the 2015 Atlantic 10 … [Read more...] about VCU slips out of character to claim A-10 title