American 83, at VCU 105

RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — In a high-octane offensive showcase at Siegel Center on Thursday night, the VCU Rams used a dominant second-half performance to pull away from the American Eagles, securing a 105-83 victory in nonconference men’s basketball. A crowd of 7,637 saw the Rams improve to 8-4 on the season, while the Eagles fell to 7-5. The game’s most critical sequence arrived early in the second half, transforming a competitive contest into a commanding VCU lead. American, trailing 48-35 at halftime, opened the second period with a Julen Iturbe layup to cut the deficit to 11. VCU responded with… Read more...