It was all VCU, all night at the Siegel Center as the Rams (1-0) took down the Bellarmine Knights in style, 84-65.
If you missed this one, you missed a classic Rams show. From buzzer to buzzer, VCU was lights-out, especially from beyond the arc, hitting a sizzling 51.7% on three-pointers—try guarding that! Max Shulga put on an absolute clinic, pouring in a game-high 19 points, and just to make it sweeter, he led with 5 assists. Shulga wasn’t the only one making the scoreboard flash either; he had plenty of help, with three other Rams joining him in double figures: Phillip Russell hit 16, Joe Bamisile added a smooth 18, and Jack Clark rounded it out with 11.
Speaking of Clark, let’s talk about the Rams’ domination on the boards.
VCU was relentless on the glass, and Clark was a huge part of that, pulling down 9 rebounds. Michael Belle also made his presence felt with a team-high 10 rebounds, keeping Bellarmine frustrated and limiting their second-chance shots. The Rams out-rebounded the Knights 33-30, a close margin but enough to tilt the scales in VCU's favor. And while Bellarmine leaned hard on their inside game, scoring 42 points in the paint, the Rams more than held their own with powerful board control and quick responses in transition.
One big standout? The passing game.
VCU put up 20 assists to Bellarmine’s 8, showing that they were playing some smooth, unselfish basketball. Shulga, once again, led the way in setting up his teammates, threading passes through tight spots and keeping the Bellarmine defense scrambling. You could see the chemistry on the floor tonight, and it’s clear these Rams aren’t just about hitting shots—they’re about sharing the ball and making each other better.
Bellarmine’s Dezmond McKinney tried to keep his team in it with 15 points, but the Knights couldn’t crack VCU’s rhythm, especially with the Rams firing from deep and pulling ahead by as much as 19 points late in the game.
VCU’s hot perimeter shooting, solid defensive stands, and rebounding muscle made all the difference. Next up, these Rams look to keep the momentum rolling, and if they keep this up, Siegel Center fans are in for a fun season!
The Rams return to action on Friday, November 8th, as they take on Boston College on neutral ground in Annapolis, MD. That game tips at 6pm ET and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
If you missed this one, you missed a classic Rams show. From buzzer to buzzer, VCU was lights-out, especially from beyond the arc, hitting a sizzling 51.7% on three-pointers—try guarding that! Max Shulga put on an absolute clinic, pouring in a game-high 19 points, and just to make it sweeter, he led with 5 assists. Shulga wasn’t the only one making the scoreboard flash either; he had plenty of help, with three other Rams joining him in double figures: Phillip Russell hit 16, Joe Bamisile added a smooth 18, and Jack Clark rounded it out with 11.
Speaking of Clark, let’s talk about the Rams’ domination on the boards.
VCU was relentless on the glass, and Clark was a huge part of that, pulling down 9 rebounds. Michael Belle also made his presence felt with a team-high 10 rebounds, keeping Bellarmine frustrated and limiting their second-chance shots. The Rams out-rebounded the Knights 33-30, a close margin but enough to tilt the scales in VCU's favor. And while Bellarmine leaned hard on their inside game, scoring 42 points in the paint, the Rams more than held their own with powerful board control and quick responses in transition.
One big standout? The passing game.
VCU put up 20 assists to Bellarmine’s 8, showing that they were playing some smooth, unselfish basketball. Shulga, once again, led the way in setting up his teammates, threading passes through tight spots and keeping the Bellarmine defense scrambling. You could see the chemistry on the floor tonight, and it’s clear these Rams aren’t just about hitting shots—they’re about sharing the ball and making each other better.
Bellarmine’s Dezmond McKinney tried to keep his team in it with 15 points, but the Knights couldn’t crack VCU’s rhythm, especially with the Rams firing from deep and pulling ahead by as much as 19 points late in the game.
VCU’s hot perimeter shooting, solid defensive stands, and rebounding muscle made all the difference. Next up, these Rams look to keep the momentum rolling, and if they keep this up, Siegel Center fans are in for a fun season!
The Rams return to action on Friday, November 8th, as they take on Boston College on neutral ground in Annapolis, MD. That game tips at 6pm ET and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
