Evans scores 15 to lift VCU past Richmond 69-66
RICHMOND, Va. -- Marcus Evans had 15 points and six rebounds as VCU stretched its winning streak to 10 games, edging past Richmond 69-66 on Saturday.
Malik Crowfield had 14 points for VCU (23-6, 14-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Issac Vann added 11 points. Marcus Santos-Silva had 10 points for the visiting team.
Jacob Gilyard had 23 points and six assists for the Spiders (12-17, 6-10). Nathan Cayo added 12 points. Noah Yates had 11 points.
The Rams improve to 2-0 against the Spiders for the season. VCU defeated Richmond 81-60 on Feb. 13. VCU matches up against George Mason on the road on Tuesday. Richmond faces UMass on the road on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- Jerry Heater
- Tim Comer
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU | 15-3 | - | 25-6 |
| George Mason | 15-3 | - | 24-7 |
| Dayton | 12-6 | 3 | 22-9 |
| Loyola Chicago | 12-6 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Saint Joseph's | 11-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Saint Louis | 11-7 | 4 | 18-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 9-9 | 6 | 21-10 |
| George Washington | 9-9 | 6 | 20-11 |
| Duquesne | 8-10 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Rhode Island | 7-11 | 8 | 18-12 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 8 | 12-19 |
| Davidson | 6-12 | 9 | 16-15 |
| La Salle | 5-13 | 10 | 13-18 |
| Richmond | 5-13 | 10 | 10-21 |
| Fordham | 3-15 | 12 | 11-20 |
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