Dayton 62, at VCU 70

PITTSBURGH (Interstat) — In a game defined by its opening salvo, the VCU Rams used a blistering first-half performance to build a commanding lead and then withstood a determined second-half rally from the Dayton Flyers to secure a 70-62 victory in an Atlantic 10 Conference men’s basketball game Sunday at 84 Lumber Arena. The Rams, the tournament’s top seed, improved to 27-7 overall and advanced behind a formula of disruptive defense and efficient transition offense. The Flyers, seeded fourth, saw their season end at 23-10 despite a gritty effort after halftime. The most critical phase of the contest was its… Read more...