NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Richmond’s Becca Wann and VCU’s Jessica Pellechio have been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, the league office announced on Monday. The duo was recognized for games played during the week of Dec. 3-9. Wann came off the bench and averaged 17.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists to pace … [Read more...] about Wann, Pellechio claim A-10 women’s basketball weekly awards
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VCU takes down #19 Memphis, 78-65
Courtesy of VCUAthletics.com. NASSAU, BAHAMAS -- Behind a career-high 26 points from Treveon Graham and 13 three-pointers, the Rams took down 19th-ranked Memphis, 78-65, in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. HAVOC reigned supreme on the resort island, forcing the Tigers into 22 turnovers and notching 14 more steals. Sophomore Rob Brandenberg … [Read more...] about VCU takes down #19 Memphis, 78-65
Simmons looks forward to getting back on the court for Bona
By Paul Gotham St. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- The final horn sounded, and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies ran on to the Boardwalk Hall court in celebration. A 67-56 victory over Xavier clinched the first Atlantic 10 Championship in school history and secured a a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The party was barely a few minutes old when Marquise Simmons left center court and hobbled … [Read more...] about Simmons looks forward to getting back on the court for Bona
Signed, sealed, delivered: VCU Rams 2012-13
Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10. Today's installment features the VCU Rams. Welcome to the A-10. The Rams finished second in the Colonial Athletic Association last year going 15-3 in conference play and 29-7 for the season. Those marks earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament. VCU advanced to the round of 32 before falling to … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: VCU Rams 2012-13
Atlantic 10 adds VCU as full member
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Atlantic 10 Conference Council of Presidents has formally accepted Virginia Commonwealth University for membership, the league announced Tuesday. VCU, which combines outstanding academics with successful athletic programs, will join the A-10 on July 1, 2012 and begin competition during the 2012-13 academic year. The … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 adds VCU as full member