VCU Tops GW to Win 7th Straight

Final score: VCU 84, GW 57.

Location: Siegel Center

Current records: VCU 10-4, 3-0 in A-10. GW 4-10, 0-2 in A-10. 

Four Rams scored in double figures, as VCU consistently overwhelmed Geo. Washington at both ends of the floor. Although the Rams won by 27 points, the game really wasn't as close as the score seems to indicate.

The info below was supplied by Chris Kowalczyk, VCU Assistant A.D.

OPENING TIP

·       In addition to his career-high in points, Baldwin tied his career high in rebounds with six and added four assists. He shot 5-of-8 from the field and buried a career-best 4-of-5 from beyond the 3-point arc

·       Senior forward Vince Williams Jr. added 11 points, five rebounds, two blocks, two steals, and a career-high eight assists for the Black and Gold

·       Senior guard KeShawn Curry chipped in 13 points, five rebounds, two blocks, two steals, and an assist for VCU, while freshman forward Jalen DeLoach grabbed a team-high seven rebounds and blocked three shots

·       James Bishop led all scorers for George Washington with 16 points

 

THE DIFFERENCE

·       After the Colonials took a 5-3 lead early in the first half, the Rams embarked on a 13-0 run, capped off by a three-point jumper by Baldwin. Baldwin scored 11 of his 16 points and shot 3-of-3 from three in the first half. The Rams held a comfortable 42-22 lead heading into halftime

·       George Washington sparked a 9-0 run with 6:10 left in the second half to cut the Rams’ lead to 15, but was unable to come any closer as the Rams closed the game on a 16-4 run to secure the victory

·       VCU shot a season-high 44 percent (10-of-23) from beyond the arc

·       The Rams outscored the Colonials 24-8 on points from turnovers

·       The Black and Gold recorded 19 assists and 11 blocks

 

NOTABLE

·       The game was the first home game for the Rams since Dec. 15 after COVID-19 protocols canceled or postponed four straight home contests

·       The Rams extended their season-best win streak to seven

·       VCU has defeated George Washington five straight times and improved to 17-3 all-time against the Colonials

 

NEXT UP

The Rams travel to Olean, N.Y. on Friday, Jan. 14 for a road contest against reigning Atlantic 10 Champion St. Bonaventure at 7:30 p.m. The game will air on ESPN2.