Location: Richmond, Va. (Siegel Center)
Current Records: VCU 15-4 (8-2 A-10), St. Bonaventure 10-3 (8-3)
The short story: Friday night sophomore guard Bones Hyland scored 22 points, as VCU stiff-armed St. Bonaventure's determined comeback. In the doing, the Rams seized possession of first place in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
OPENING TIP
- Hyland also grabbed eight rebounds and was 9-of-10 from the charity stripe
- Rams junior forward Vince Williams Jr. chipped in 11 points and grabbed nine boards
- VCU freshman guard Ace Baldwin Jr. turned in an all-around performance with seven points, six rebounds and four assists
- Jalen Adaway led the Bonnies with 23 points
THE DIFFERENCE
- St. Bonaventure narrowed a 12-point VCU second-half lead to just two, but the Rams converted 5-of-6 free throws in the final minute to hold on for the win
- VCU out-rebounded the St. Bonaventure 43-34, including a 19-10 advantage on the offensive side of the ball
- The Rams outscored the Bonnies 18-11 off turnovers and 16-10 on second-chance opportunities
- Knotted at 24 apiece, VCU went on a 9-2 run that spanned the last four minutes and 25 seconds of the first half. The run was capped off by a stick-back from senior forward Corey Douglas as time expired
- With nine minutes remaining in the second half, St.
Bonaventure cut the VCU lead down to two with a 9-3 run. The Rams promptly responded
with an 8-0 run of their own
NOTABLE
- VCU took over sole possession of first place in the Atlantic 10 standings with the win
- In winning its fifth consecutive game VCU avenged a 70-54 loss at St. Bonaventure on Jan. 20 in Olean, N.Y.
- The Rams improved to 7-4 all time against the Bonnies
- Hyland has recorded 20 or more points in nine games this season. The Rams are 8-1 when the sophomore records 20+ points
- Box Score
NEXT UP
VCU will face crosstown rival Richmond on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.
at the Siegel Center. The contest will air on CBS Sports Network.
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