VCU rolls past Davidson, 80-56, for eighth straight win

Fast Start Sets the Tone​

VCU came out firing, hitting seven of their first eight shots while Davidson missed its first seven. That dominance led to a 16-1 opening run before the Wildcats finally responded with a 10-0 spurt of their own.

Clark and Jackson Ignite the Offense​

Jack Clark found his rhythm early, drilling back-to-back threes and finishing the first half with 14 points, including a perfect 4-of-4 from deep. The Rams put together another 13-1 run, and Zeb Jackson closed the half in style, hitting back-to-back threes, including a buzzer-beater to send VCU into halftime with a 43-19 lead.

Lockdown Defense Smothers Wildcats​

Davidson managed just seven first-half field goals, shooting 25% from the floor and 17% from three. VCU’s pressure never relented, forcing tough shots all night as the Wildcats finished at just 36.5% overall and 27.3% from deep.

Bamgboye Shines as Rams Control the Paint​

Luke Bamgboye scored a season-high 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting, adding four rebounds and a block. VCU owned the glass, winning the rebounding battle 43-25, which led to a 16-6 advantage in second-chance points. The Rams also dominated inside, outscoring Davidson 40-24 in the paint.

Wire-to-Wire Statement Win​

VCU never trailed, leading for 39 minutes and 27 seconds en route to their eighth straight victory. Over their last seven games, the Rams have outscored opponents by an average of 21 points per game. The win also improves their home record to a perfect 14-0 this season.

Up Next​

With the win, VCU improves to 14-2 in A-10 play and 24-5 overall. The Rams return to action on Tuesday, March 4, as they head to Pittsburgh to take on Duquesne. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM EST and will be broadcast on CBS SportsNet.