By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — Virginia Commonwealth University's men's basketball team reached the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament championship game Sunday afternoon, the third time in four years they have made a title game appearance, but fell to Saint Joseph's University for the second time this season. The loss in the A-10 Championship game marked the second-consecutive … [Read more...] about Next up for VCU: Stephen F. Austin
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Mo Alie-Cox is huge for VCU
Freshman forward is rebounding, blocking shots for Rams. By: Joe Manganiello BROOKLYN -- Mo Alie-Cox is strikingly large. He’s so big that basketball writers confuse him for an NFL football prospect. One does not merely shake hands with Mo Alie-Cox; his hands swallow averaged-sized people hands like a hungry person devours warm dinner. When a … [Read more...] about Mo Alie-Cox is huge for VCU
Saint Joseph’s claims Atlantic 10 title
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN – Tournament Most Outstanding Player Halil Kanacevic recorded his second double-double in as many days as the Saint Joseph’s Hawks defeated the VCU Rams 65-61 to claim the 2014 Atlantic 10 championship. Kanacevic netted 11 points on 5 of 10 shooting and pulled down a game-high 14 rebounds. “It’s truly an honor to come in here and win three games … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s claims Atlantic 10 title
VCU uses visual symbol of unity during Atlantic 10 tournament
Being connected as a team - from top to bottom - has been VCU's priority from day one. By: Joe Manganiello BROOKLYN -- Even with their loss in the Atlantic 10 final on Sunday, VCU is a strong team with a chance of winning multiple games in the NCAA tournament. Why the Rams might be successful in March - and in April - is not wholly based on their talent, but is also … [Read more...] about VCU uses visual symbol of unity during Atlantic 10 tournament
Galloway and Saint Joseph’s have elusive A-10 title within their reach
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN -- Less than four minutes remained in Saturday afternoon's Atlantic 10 semi-final game between Saint Bonaventure's Bonnies and the Saint Joseph's Hawks. Halil Kanacevic slipped a screen, and teammate Langston Galloway led him to the basket for a dunk and a 19-point St. Joseph's lead at 61-42. Galloway took this opportunity to offer a rare show of … [Read more...] about Galloway and Saint Joseph’s have elusive A-10 title within their reach