First-Half Firepower
VCU (23-5, 13-2 A-10) wasted no time taking control, using a
16-2 run to build a
24-10 lead. The Rams were nearly unstoppable offensively, knocking down
10 three-pointers on just 15 attempts (67%) and shooting
a blistering 75% from the floor through the first 16 minutes. They finished the half at
70%, scoring a season-high
51 first-half points while holding Richmond to just 33.
Second-Half Surge and Response
The Spiders showed life after halftime, using a
15-2 run to cut the Rams’ lead to
63-54. Richmond forced
seven VCU turnovers in just over eight minutes, ramping up their defensive intensity. However, momentum swung back to the Rams at the
4:22 mark, when Spiders head coach Chris Mooney was whistled for a
technical foul. Max Shulga knocked down both free throws, and Joe Bamisile followed with a layup to push the lead back to
13 points. From there, VCU closed the game on a
15-4 run, securing their
seventh straight win and
13th in their last 14 games.
By the Numbers
- Max Shulga led all Rams with 16 points, including nine in the second half.
- Joe Bamisile added 13 points and a team-high 8 rebounds.
- Zeb Jackson (10 pts, 6 reb), Phillip Russell (11 pts, 3-7 3PT), and Jack Clark (9 pts, 7 reb) rounded out VCU’s top performers.
- VCU dominated the paint, outscoring Richmond 30-20 inside.
- Bench production favored the Rams, 21-12.
- VCU finished at 56% shooting overall (11-24 from three, 84.6% FT), while Richmond shot 44.4% (8-20 from three, just 57.1% FT).
- Only one made three-pointer in the second half for the Rams.
- VCU won the rebounding battle 34-21 but trailed in second-chance points 6-4.
- Overall team assists: VCU 16, Richmond 11.
Up Next
With the win, VCU improves to
13-2 in A-10 play and 23-5 overall. The Rams return to action on
Friday, February 28th, hosting
Davidson at the Siegel Center. Tip-off is set for 7pm EST and will be broadcast on
ESPN2.
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