Golden, Wojcik score 22 each, Richmond tops S. Alabama 91-82
MOBILE, Ala. -- Grant Golden and Jake Wojcik had 22 points apiece and Jacob Gilyard added 20 points as Richmond led throughout to wrap up nonconference play with a 91-82 victory over South Alabama on Saturday.
Golden and Wojcik also grabbed eight rebounds apiece. Wojcik got most of his points from long distance, draining 5 of 9 treys. Gilyard was 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. He also dished out nine assists. Nathan Cayo added 15 points with six rebounds for Richmond (6-7) which opens Atlantic 10 Conference play at Dayton on Jan. 6.
Josh Ajayi was 11 of 16 from the floor to total 25 points for South Alabama (7-6) which saw its three-game win streak snapped.
Richmond led 43-34 lead at the break and pushed its advantage to 67-45 after Noah Yates drilled a 3 at the 13:08 mark.
Ajayi completed a 3-point play that started an 18-7 run as the Jaguars cut the margin to 74-63 after Kory Holden drained a 3-pointer with 5:46 remaining. Richmond made nine free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
Holden finished with 19 points with six assists.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Glenn Tuitt
- Tom Fitzgerald
- Sidney Cohen
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 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 6-1 | - | 14-5 |
| Arkansas State | 5-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| App State | 5-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Troy | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 4-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| Louisiana | 4-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| James Madison | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 4-4 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
| Georgia Southern | 3-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Southern Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Georgia State | 3-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
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