Baldwin's 18 points lead VCU past Richmond 73-58
Adrian Baldwin Jr. buries 3-pointer against Richmond Spiders
Adrian Baldwin Jr. buries 3-pointer against Richmond Spiders
RICHMOND, Va. -- — Adrian Baldwin Jr.'s 18 points helped VCU defeat Richmond 73-58 on Friday night.
Baldwin also contributed five rebounds, eight assists, and four steals for the Rams (22-7, 13-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jamir Watkins scored 11 points and added nine rebounds. Jalen DeLoach finished 5 of 11 from the floor to finish with 10 points.
Neal Quinn led the Spiders (14-15, 7-9) in scoring, finishing with 21 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Tyler Burton added 18 points and seven rebounds for Richmond. Isaiah Bigelow also recorded four points.
VCU took the lead with 8:42 remaining in the first half and never looked back. The score was 37-23 at halftime, with Baldwin racking up 10 points. VCU pulled away with an 8-0 run in the second half to extend a 16-point lead to 24 points. They outscored Richmond by one point in the final half, as Watkins led the way with a team-high nine second-half points.
NEXT UP
VCU's next game is Tuesday against Saint Louis at home, while Richmond visits Saint Joseph's (PA) on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lee Cassell
- Bert Smith
- Clarence Armstrong
2023-24 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| Dayton | 14-4 | 1 | 25-8 |
| Massachusetts | 11-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
| VCU | 11-7 | 4 | 24-14 |
| Duquesne | 10-8 | 5 | 25-12 |
| George Mason | 9-9 | 6 | 20-12 |
| St. Bonaventure | 9-9 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Saint Joseph's | 9-9 | 6 | 21-14 |
| La Salle | 6-12 | 9 | 16-17 |
| Fordham | 6-12 | 9 | 13-20 |
| Rhode Island | 6-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Davidson | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| Saint Louis | 5-13 | 10 | 13-20 |
| George Washington | 4-14 | 11 | 15-17 |
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