Location: Kingston, R.I. (Ryan Center)
Updated Records: VCU 12-6, 3-2 in A-10, Rhode Island 10-8, 1-4 in A-10.
In a nutshell: VCU's two-game losing streak ended with a good win on the road. The Rams from Richmond, Virginia, took the lead early and led for most of the game (38:45) against the Rams from Kingston, Rhode Island.
Other noteworthy stats: VCU's bench scored 49 points. Terrence Hill scored a game-high 19 points off the bench. He also dished for three assists. By the way, Hill has scored in double figures in eight consecutive games.
Jadrian Tracey added 17 points, got four rebounds and gave out three assists. Ahmad Nowell scored 14 points and snatched three rebounds. Michael Belle scored 10 pts, grabbed five boards and recorded three assists..
NOTES (Information provided by Chris Kowalczyk, VCU Assistant A.D.)
- VCU never trailed, but saw Rhode Island tie the game at 51-51 on a Cochran 3-pointer with 13:43 remaining. But VCU steadied the ship from there. Tracey answered with a traditional three-point play on the ensuing possession and junior guard Tyrell Ward buried a three from the right corner moments later to ignite a 20-5 VCU run over the next seven minutes.
- VCU forced 13 Rhode Island turnovers and outscored them 16-5 off turnover opportunities.
- Tyler Cochran supplied 17 points to pace Rhody.
- The Black and Gold shot 56 percent (15-of-27) on the first half to build a 40-30 advantage at the break. VCU shot 49 percent (27-of-55) from the field in the contest.
- The Rams were playing Wednesday’s game without the services of second-leading scorer and starting center Lazar Djokovic, who missed the game due to an illness.
- VCU improved to 13-11 all-time against Rhode Island. The Black and Gold have won six straight in the series, including their last four at the Ryan Center.
NEXT UP: On Monday, January 19, VCU will host Saint Joseph’s. Tipoff at at 3 p.m. in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee. TV: CBS Sports Network.
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