THE PRESS BOX: Men’s hoops brings much needed heat
Just more than a month ago, the hopes and aspirations surrounding the VCU basketball team were in loom. The team, struggling but not defeated, suffered through a difficult out-of-conference schedule that left RamNation speculating if Will Wade was steering a sinking ship. Well, one month later, those questions have subsided, the team is thriving and […]
Wade and men’s hoops win 10th straight game
ST. BONAVENTURE VCU continues to lead the Atlantic 10 after beating St. Bonaventure University and maintaining their winning streak for conference play. After going 5-5 in their first 10 games of the season, the Rams registered a perfect record in the last 10 games, seven of which were in-conference matchups. Junior point guard JeQuan Lewis and senior shooting guard Melvin Johnson scored more than half of team’s […]
The necessary grind for gameday at the Stu
As the first basketball game approached, many students, alumni and VCU fans braced themselves for the first game of the season on Nov. 6 against the University of California (Penn.) at the Siegel Center under the new Head Coach Will Wade, his new staff and the six new players. Much anticipation awaited the fans, but […]
VCU sends Radford back to the boonies
It was a battle of Shaka Smart’s ex-assistant coaches last Monday. Radford University Head Coach Mike Jones brought the Radford University Highlanders to the Stu on Nov. 16 for a 7 p.m. tip-off. “It was great to come back to this place after so many years and see so many people who were so nice […]
Black and Gold scrimmage features new, old talent
The third annual VCU Black and Gold game left fans bemused of who to root for, but satisfied at the glimpses of persistent play from their beloved Rams. The Black team went on to defeat the Gold, 85-76. VCU, under the tutelage of head coach Will Wade, hit the hardwood in the Siegel Center for […]