This game looks nothing like the tight 55-54 margin from VCU’s win over the Rams in their previous head-to-head back in February of 2023. VCU has a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Rams 42-21.
If VCU keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 19-9 in no time. On the other hand, Rhode Island will have to make due with an 11-17 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
We’ve got another exciting Atlantic 10 matchup on schedule as the VCU Rams and the Rhode Island Rams are set to tip at 6:30 p.m. ET on February 28th at Stuart Siegel Center. VCU will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
Last Sunday, even if it wasn’t a dominant performance, the Rams beat the Hawks 73-69. The victory was just what VCU needed coming off of a 74-52 loss in their prior matchup.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead VCU to victory, but perhaps none more so than Toibu Lawal, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Lawal didn’t help VCU’s cause all that much against the Minutemen last Tuesday but the same can’t be said for this match. The team also got some help courtesy of Joe Bamisile, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Rhode Island’s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Sunday after their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a grim 84-61 defeat to the Explorers.
Rhode Island’s loss shouldn’t obscure the performances of Brandon Weston, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds, and Zek Montgomery who scored 11 points along with seven rebounds.
