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  1. Rams post-season run halted by Utes, 74-54

    Rams post-season run halted by Utes, 74-54

    VCU was the final A-10 team still playing basketball coming into tonights NIT Quarterfinal matchup with Utah. But the Utes home court advantage proved too much as the Rams post-season dreams came to a 74-54 halt. Sean Bairstow led the Rams with 13 points on 6-of-14 shooting for the night. He...
  2. VCU advances to NIT Quarterfinals with win over South Florida, 70-65

    VCU advances to NIT Quarterfinals with win over South Florida, 70-65

    VCU escaped Tampa, FL with a thrilling 70-65 victory over South Florida in a battle to the buzzer on Sunday night. Both teams performed well offensively, combining for 135 points. VCU shot the ball 44% overall, and 38% from deep. VCU's Jackson and Bairstow Lead the Way VCU was led by Zeb...
  3. VCU derails 1-seed Villanova on Mainline, 70-61

    VCU derails 1-seed Villanova on Mainline, 70-61

    VCU traveled to the Mainline in Philadelphia to take on the one-seeded Villanova Wildcats in the opening round of the 2024 NIT Tournament. Behind three first half triples from Fats Billups, the Rams used an 11-0 run as a response to a 8-0 run from the Wildcats. Billups shot 50% from deep and...
  4. VCU selected to NIT, will face Villanova on Wednesday

    VCU selected to NIT, will face Villanova on Wednesday

    Via VCUAthletics.com: VCU has been selected to the 2024 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) field, the NCAA announced Sunday night. The Rams (22-13) will face No. 1 seed Villanova (18-15) in the first round on Wednesday, March 20 at 9 p.m. on ESPN2. VCU received an NIT berth after falling to...
  5. Rams second half rally falls just short of finish line; 57-51

    Rams second half rally falls just short of finish line; 57-51

    Duquesne will dance for the first time since 1977 as they took down VCU in the A10 Mens Finals matchup on Sunday, 57-51. VCU found themselves down 18 points in the first half as a hot-shooting Dukes squad connected on 7 of their 14 attempts from distance in the first 20 minutes. Down 36-22 at...
  6. Shulga, defense propels VCU to A-10 Title game

    Shulga, defense propels VCU to A-10 Title game

    VCU will play in their 8th A-10 Tournament Finals appearance in just 11 seasons as the Rams took down the Hawks of St. Joseph's Univeristy 66-60 in the Sem-Finals contest on Saturday. Just one game after being held without a field goal, Senior Max Shulga lead all scorers with 25 points on 10-11...
  7. VCU gets revenge; bounce Minutemen in Quarterfinals, 73-59

    VCU gets revenge; bounce Minutemen in Quarterfinals, 73-59

    Just one day after surviving a near scare against Fordham, VCU bounced back to exact their revenge on the Minutemen of UMASS Quarterfinals of the A10 Tournament. The Minutemen jumped out a a quick 5-0 lead and it briefly looked like the Rams may have a repeat of their cold start during the last...
  8. Quick look: VCU's A-10 Tournament path

    Quick look: VCU's A-10 Tournament path

    The Rams of Fordham University kicked off the A-10 tournament with a bit of an upset today despite their higher seed line, downing the Davidson Wildcats in overtime, 71-63. That pens in VCU's first opponent in this year's Atlantic 10 tournament, allowing us to take a quick peek of the black and...
  9. Max Shulga named to All-Atlantic 10 First Team

    Max Shulga named to All-Atlantic 10 First Team

    From VCUAthletics.com: VCU senior Max Shulga (Kyiv, Ukraine) has been named All-Atlantic 10 Conference First Team, the league announced Tuesday ahead of the start of its annual tournament championship. A 6-foot-5 guard, Shulga is averaging a team-leading 15.0 points per game, as well as 4.9...
  10. VCU Atlantic 10 Brooklyn Events Guide

    VCU Atlantic 10 Brooklyn Events Guide

    Wednesday, March 13th: Join us on Wednesday, March 13th at Stout NYC in the Financial District for the VCU A-10 Happy Hour presented by Virginia Credit Union at the conclusion of the VCU game as we celebrate our Rams to the A-10 Championship title in New York! All VCU alumni, family and friends...
  11. VCU loses at Dayton in overtime thriller, 89-86

    VCU loses at Dayton in overtime thriller, 89-86

    VCU traveled to Dayton on Friday evening in hopes of securing a 4 seed heading into the Atlantic 10 tournament. The Rams put up an incredible effort in what was one of the most thrilling games of the season, but came up short in overtime by just 3 against the Flyers, 89-86. VCU led the game all...
  12. Video: Ryan Odom Weekly Press Conference - March 7, 2024

    Video: Ryan Odom Weekly Press Conference - March 7, 2024

    Coach Odom gives us a quick update on the status of Fats Billups and Max Shulga. He gives us a glimpse into the game plan against Dayton on Friday as the Rams make a final attempt at locking in a double-bye for the Atlantic 10 tournament next week.
  13. Injuries prove too much to overcome; Rams lose to Duquesne 69-59

    Injuries prove too much to overcome; Rams lose to Duquesne 69-59

    It's been a long season of injuries and forced roster adjustments for VCU (19-11; 11-6), and the Rams once again needed to find a way to battle adversity if they were going to lock in a Top-4 finish in the A10 race. Just before Senior Night festivities were set to take place, Rams fans learned...
  14. King Powers Richmond Past VCU in Capital City Classic, 79-76

    King Powers Richmond Past VCU in Capital City Classic, 79-76

    VCU's Max Shulga led the Rams with a scorching 19 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome a red-hot Richmond squad led by senior guard Jordan King in the Capital City Classic on Saturday night. The final score: Richmond 79, VCU 76. Shulga Shines, But Rams Struggle Early Shulga, a senior...
  15. VCU blows out URI in a wire-to-wire win, 88-67.

    VCU blows out URI in a wire-to-wire win, 88-67.

    The VCU bench scored 39 points en route to a decisive 88-67 win over the visiting Rams of Rhode Island. VCU led wire-to-wire as the Rams jumped out to a 17-3 lead to start the game. Another run later in the first half, this time 14-3, would usher the Rams into the locker room with a 42-21...
  16. Bamisile, Lawal lead Rams to victory over Hawks, 73-69

    Bamisile, Lawal lead Rams to victory over Hawks, 73-69

    VCU (18-9; 10-4) outscored St. Joseph's 52-42 in the second half to secure a much need win as the Rams look to lock up a double-bye in the forthcoming A10 Tournament. The first half was a mostly cold 20-minutes for the Rams as they looked like hadn't yet shaken off the rust from the loss just...
  17. Rams struggled to find any rhythm; lose to Minutemen

    Rams struggled to find any rhythm; lose to Minutemen

    Winners of four straight—and nine of their last ten—coming into tonights game, VCU (17-9; 9-4) looked to stay in contention for a possible regular season title with a win over the Minutemen of UMASS. But, what could go wrong, did go wrong for the Rams on Tuesday night as they fell on the road...
  18. Rams secure sweep of Billikens, 95-85

    Rams secure sweep of Billikens, 95-85

    The VCU Rams held off a late surge from the Saint Louis Billikens to secure a hard-fought victory on Tuesday night. The Rams shot a solid 49.1% from the field and connected on 12 of their 26 three-point attempts, while the Billikens struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 34.8% from three...
  19. Video: Ryan Odom Weekly Press Conference - Feb. 13, 2024

    Video: Ryan Odom Weekly Press Conference - Feb. 13, 2024

    VCU Head Coach Ryan Odom looks forward to the Rams’ upcoming game against Saint Louis while also reflecting on his team’s recent accomplishments.
  20. VCU holds on; takes down #18 Dayton in Gold Out game

    VCU holds on; takes down #18 Dayton in Gold Out game

    It took a full forty minutes—and some stout last second defense—but the Rams (16-8; 8-3) fought off the Flyers as they took down #18 Dayton, 49-47, on Friday night. Dayton opened the scoring for evening hitting a three pointer, but a free throw from Christian Fermin and then a three pointer...
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