PITTSBURGH (Interstat) — Lazar Djokovic recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead VCU to a 93-80 victory over Duquesne in an Atlantic 10 Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at A.J. Palumbo Center.

The Rams never trailed, building a 12-point halftime lead and maintaining a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. Djokovic’s double-double anchored a balanced VCU attack that saw five players score in double figures, including Terrence Hill with 21 points. Tarence Guinyard led Duquesne with 22 points.

VCU improved to 11-4 overall and 1-0 in conference play. Duquesne fell to 9-6 and 0-1. Attendance was 2,643.