VCU 78, at Richmond 67

RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — In a rivalry defined by intensity and narrow margins, the Virginia Commonwealth Rams delivered a decisive statement on Saturday night, using a dominant first-half performance to secure a 78-67 victory over the Richmond Spiders in an Atlantic 10 Conference men’s basketball game at a sold-out Robins Center. The Rams, who entered as heavy favorites, validated that status from the opening tip, building a 20-point halftime lead that the Spiders could never seriously threaten, despite a spirited second-half effort. The win improved VCU to 20-6 overall and completed a regular-season sweep of their crosstown rivals, having also… Read more...