RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — VCU used a potent offensive performance to defeat American 105-83 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Siegel Center.

The Rams, improving to 8-4, pulled away after leading 48-35 at halftime. Terrence Hill and Wyatt Nausadis each scored 17 points to lead their teams. Nyk Lewis added 14 points and six assists for VCU, while Geoff Sprouse had 16 points for the Eagles.

American, which fell to 7-5, received 15 points from Julen Iturbe. The announced attendance was 7,637. VCU next hosts Rider on Monday, while American visits Virginia.