Jenkins scores 19 to lift VCU over Dayton 69-68
DAYTON, Ohio -- De'Riante Jenkins posted 19 points as VCU held off Dayton 69-68 on Saturday.
Jenkins hit 5 of 7 3-pointers.
Issac Vann had 14 points for VCU (19-6, 10-2 Atlantic 10 Conference), which earned its sixth consecutive victory. Marcus Evans added 12 points and six rebounds.
Ryan Mikesell scored a career-high 22 points for the Flyers (16-9, 8-4). Obi Toppin added 15 points and eight rebounds. Jalen Crutcher had 13 points and seven assists.
The Rams improve to 2-0 against the Flyers on the season. VCU defeated Dayton 76-71 on Jan. 16. VCU plays Rhode Island at home on Tuesday. Dayton plays Davidson on the road on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chuck Jones
- Bart Lenox
- Les Jones
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 6-1 | - | 15-5 |
| VCU | 5-1 | 0.5 | 15-4 |
| Saint Louis | 5-1 | 0.5 | 12-7 |
| Duquesne | 4-2 | 1.5 | 9-10 |
| Massachusetts | 4-3 | 2 | 9-11 |
| Dayton | 3-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-3 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| Loyola Chicago | 3-3 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| St. Bonaventure | 3-4 | 3 | 15-5 |
| Rhode Island | 3-4 | 3 | 14-5 |
| George Washington | 2-4 | 3.5 | 13-6 |
| Davidson | 2-4 | 3.5 | 12-7 |
| La Salle | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Richmond | 2-4 | 3.5 | 7-12 |
| Fordham | 0-6 | 5.5 | 8-11 |
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