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VCU's comeback attempt fell short on Friday night, as
#25 Dayton rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Rams 91-86 in
overtime. The Flyers outscored VCU 22-12 in the final nine minutes to
force overtime, and Kobe Elvis sealed the win with clutch free throws
and three-pointers in the extra period. Despite the loss, VCU limited
Dayton's star player and held a lead for most of regulation.



Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving into the Atlantic 10 tournament this week.

VCU's senior night turned sour on Tuesday as Duquesne
pulled off a 69-59 upset at the Siegel Center. The Rams, missing a key
contributor in senior Max Shulga, struggled to find their rhythm
offensively throughout the game. Despite staying close for most of the
night, VCU never truly led, managing only 4:35 of total lead time. Their
second straight loss puts Coach Odom's squad in a tougher position for
securing a double-bye in the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament.



Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

VCU fell to their cross-town rivals, the Richmond Spiders, in a close
game on Saturday by a score of 79-76. Despite leading by as many as 7
points in the second half, Richmond used a 12-0 run to take control of
the game. VCU's Max Shulga led the Rams in scoring with 19 points, but
it wasn't enough to overcome a strong performance by Richmond's Jordan
King, who poured in 27 points for the Spiders. This loss puts VCU three
games behind Richmond in the Atlantic 10 standings.
Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

VCU secured a convincing victory over Rhode Island on Wednesday, with a final score of 88-67. Senior guard Max Shulga played a pivotal role, scoring 20 points, including the 1,000th point of his career. Shulga’s impressive performance was complemented by senior guard Joe Bamisile, who led all scorers with 24 points.
Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

VCU clawed their way back from a sluggish first half to secure a 73-69
victory over Saint Joseph's on Sunday afternoon. Despite struggling
offensively early, the Rams found their rhythm in the second half, led
by Joe Bamisile and Tobi Lawal, who both put up 16 points.
Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

VCU extended their winning streak to four games with a hard-fought 95-85
victory over Saint Louis on Friday night. Despite being favored by 4.5
points, the Rams faced a challenge from the struggling Billikens. Joe
Bamisile came off the bench to lead VCU with 27 points, hitting five
3-pointers. Max Shulga added 26 points and Sean Bairstow chipped in 14,
providing crucial support.
Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.