RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — VCU pulled away in the second half for a 100-79 men’s basketball victory over Rider on Monday night at Siegel Center.

The Rams led 45-36 at halftime before outscoring the Broncs 55-43 after intermission. Ahmad Nowell scored 19 points for VCU, and Keyshawn Mitchell added 14. Shemani Fuller led Rider with 15 points.

VCU improved to 9-4. Rider fell to 1-10. Attendance was 7,637.