In a gritty overtime clash, VCU dropped a close contest to Seton Hall, 69-66, during their Charleston Classic opener at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina. The loss moves the Rams to 4-1 on the season, while the Pirates improve to 3-2.
Key Performers
Max Shulga paced VCU with 20 points, shooting 6-for-14 from the field and 8-for-11 from the free-throw line, adding five rebounds and two steals. Zeb Jackson provided a spark off the bench in his season debut, contributing 15 points and three steals. Joe Bamisile also had a strong showing with 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Seton Hall’s Chaunce Jenkins led all scorers with 22 points, including a clutch go-ahead jumper late in overtime. The Pirates capitalized on balanced scoring, with Isaiah Coleman pulling down 10 rebounds and David Tubek hitting a pivotal three-pointer to seal the game.
Turning Points
The Rams held a 57-53 lead with under four minutes to play in regulation, fueled by Ba
misile’s tip-in and three-pointer on consecutive possessions. However, the Pirates fought back, with Tubek’s late-game three-pointer shifting momentum. Shulga forced overtime with a driving layup in the final seconds of regulation.
In the extra period, VCU’s offensive struggles were evident, as the Rams shot just 1-for-8 from the field and missed all five of their three-point attempts. Jenkins’ jumper and Tubek’s three-pointer in overtime proved decisive for Seton Hall.
Rebounding and Shooting Woes
Seton Hall dominated the boards, holding a 44-30 advantage in rebounds, including 11 offensive rebounds that translated into second-chance opportunities. VCU struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on only 9 of 37 attempts (24%) and failing to find consistency in their shooting down the stretch.
Looking Ahead
Despite the loss, VCU was resilient, leading for nearly 29 minutes in the game. The Rams will look to bounce back on Friday, November 22, when they face Nevada at 7:30 p.m. The game will stream live on ESPN+.
Key Performers
Max Shulga paced VCU with 20 points, shooting 6-for-14 from the field and 8-for-11 from the free-throw line, adding five rebounds and two steals. Zeb Jackson provided a spark off the bench in his season debut, contributing 15 points and three steals. Joe Bamisile also had a strong showing with 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Seton Hall’s Chaunce Jenkins led all scorers with 22 points, including a clutch go-ahead jumper late in overtime. The Pirates capitalized on balanced scoring, with Isaiah Coleman pulling down 10 rebounds and David Tubek hitting a pivotal three-pointer to seal the game.
Turning Points
The Rams held a 57-53 lead with under four minutes to play in regulation, fueled by Ba
misile’s tip-in and three-pointer on consecutive possessions. However, the Pirates fought back, with Tubek’s late-game three-pointer shifting momentum. Shulga forced overtime with a driving layup in the final seconds of regulation.In the extra period, VCU’s offensive struggles were evident, as the Rams shot just 1-for-8 from the field and missed all five of their three-point attempts. Jenkins’ jumper and Tubek’s three-pointer in overtime proved decisive for Seton Hall.
Rebounding and Shooting Woes
Seton Hall dominated the boards, holding a 44-30 advantage in rebounds, including 11 offensive rebounds that translated into second-chance opportunities. VCU struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on only 9 of 37 attempts (24%) and failing to find consistency in their shooting down the stretch.
Looking Ahead
Despite the loss, VCU was resilient, leading for nearly 29 minutes in the game. The Rams will look to bounce back on Friday, November 22, when they face Nevada at 7:30 p.m. The game will stream live on ESPN+.
