Photo of the day: Final Four banner unfurled
Commonwealth Times Sports staff Commonwealth Times Sports’ Twitter VCU unfurled a Final Four banner last night. Before last March happened, how many people ever thought they’d be able to say that? Note: Click on this thumbnail picture to view the photo in it’s full size.
Smart keeps calm and carries on

VCU didn’t have the best shooting night versus St. Francis Friday, and that’s putting it as kindly as can be.
The hot hand of Troy Daniels lifts VCU over St. Francis (Pa.)

The play wasn’t even designed for Troy Daniels. Looking back, maybe it should’ve been.
Men’s basketball survives scare against St. Francis (Pa.) on opening night

Friday night was the biggest party the Siegel Center has seen since last April as VCU (1-0) snuck past St. Francis (0-1) 63-57 for an opening night victory.
Halftime photos [VCU 36, St. Francis (Pa.) 27]
Chris Conway Photography Editor