Game Preview: VCU v Georgia Tech [INSIDER]
The Rams dropped a neutral court opportunity at a power five team with VCU’s letdown against Illinois, but has a chance for a bounce-back win over an ACC opponent tonight when Georgia Tech visits the Siegel Center. It wasn’t that long ago when the idea of an ACC team visiting VCU was a far-fetched one …
Game Preview: VCU v Princeton [INSIDER]
Seven years ago a VCU team led by first-year coach Shaka Smart jumped out to a 5-1 start with a huge non-conference Power 5 win over Oklahoma and two sneaky-good Ws over Nevada and Rhode Island, teams that would ultimately prove to be top-100 victories. But up next came William & Mary, a squad of …
VCU handles LSU 85-74, leaves Bahamas with two wins
VCU picked up their second win in two days, using a big half to comfortably distance themselves from the LSU Tigers, cruising to an 85-74 win. The Rams took a seven-point lead into the locker room then came up hot in the second half, extending their advantage to as many as 19 points before coasting …
Jenkins leads VCU in domination of Binghamton
VCU put together their best performance of this early season with a dominant 81-42 win over Binghamton in front of yet another sellout crowd at the Siegel Center. The Rams used strong first half shooting to take a 19-point lead into the locker room, then came out of the half even hotter than they started, …
The day after: Thoughts following a tough win at Liberty
A lot of you are three-ish games deep into this season with us — I say “ish” because the exhibition loss at doesn’t technically count, but it’s not like we can forget it happened either. Despite the Queens debacle, the Rams are undefeated on the regular season but have coaches and fans alike wondering what it’s …
Rams pull off gutsy road win against Flames of Liberty University
In their first road contest of the year, the Rams needed a gutsy second half from the upperclassmen to leave Lynchburg, VA with a 64-59 win. JeQuan Lewis (13pts) played the entire 40 minutes, and hit a big three to end the first half to give the Rams the lead, 34-31. LU would come out …
VCU lands ESPN top-100 2017 forward, Mayan Kiir
Will Wade and his staff added yet another exciting piece to what is easily now one of the best recruiting classes in VCU history, reportedly picking up a commitment from 6’9 forward Mayan Kiir. Kiir chose VCU over final five group that included the Rams alongside, Louisville, NC State, LSU and Illinois. Corey Evans of Hoopseen.com …