VCU falls short of A-10 Tournament title
It was a tough end to the weekend in Brooklyn for VCU. Upon arriving Wednesday evening, it seemed as though HAVOC was in the air already in New York.
Selection Sunday unfavorable for VCU
The five seed VCU will travel to Auburn Hills, Mich. for a Thursday first round matchup against Mid-American Conference champions Akron, who received a 12 seed. Their next matchup, assuming they win, will be against either Michigan or South Dakota State.
For Rams, opportunity awaits after A-10 Championship loss
VCU will head to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year and will face Akron on Thursday in Auburn Hills, Mich.
{Photo Gallery} A10 Championship Final (VCU vs. Saint Louis) 03/17/13
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Weber basks in tournament spotlight
Jim Swing Sports Editor BROOKLYN, N.Y. – In between the final buzzer and the postgame press conference, Briante Weber had to pop in a pair of bright, square, diamond-encrusted earrings. The flashy accessories beamed in the bright lights of the Barclays Center media room. But nothing was as beaming as Weber’s Havoc-wreaking performance that – […]
Tough shooting night not enough to stop VCU
Zachary Holden Staff Writer BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Scoring baskets wasn’t the easiest thing for VCU on Saturday. In fact, only two players shot above 50 percent on the day, Troy Daniels and Briante Weber. “I’m proud of our guys that we were able to come ahead, especially on a day where we did not shoot […]
{Photo Gallery} A10 Championship Semi-Finals (VCU vs. UMASS) 03/16/13
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Rams show how unconventional they really are
Jim Swing Sports Editor BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A lecture on Shaka Smart’s philosophy was what one reporter wanted. The game against Saint Joseph’s in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinals was firmly in hand with under five minutes left, but VCU was jacking up 3-pointers early in the shot clock. A 13-point lead with 4:45 left and […]
Hometown hero shines in return
Zachary Holden Staff Writer BROOKLYN, N.Y. — From the moment he stepped onto the court until the final buzzer, whenever Melvin Johnson was on the court, the crowd at the Barclay’s center seemed a bit louder. It could’ve been the massive amount of VCU fans that traveled up to support their team, or it could’ve been the 50-plus people from the […]
{Photo Gallery} A10 Championship Quarterfinals (VCU vs. St. Joseph’s) 03/15/13
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