Bairstow scores 22 as VCU knocks off Gardner-Webb 87-73
Toibu Lawal elevates for the big-time block
Toibu Lawal elevates for the big-time block
RICHMOND, Va. -- — Sean Bairstow's 22 points helped VCU defeat Gardner-Webb 87-73 on Saturday.
Bairstow also had seven rebounds and five assists for the Rams (8-5). Joe Bamisile shot 6 for 11 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free throw line to add 21 points. Max Shulga had 17 points and shot 6 for 12, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc.
Quest Aldridge led the Runnin' Bulldogs (5-10) in scoring, finishing with 13 points and four assists. Ademide Badmus added 12 points for Gardner-Webb. Lucas Stieber also had 11 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Jordan
- Anthony Eades
- Ben Stirt
2023-24 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 13-3 | - | 27-9 |
| UNC Asheville | 12-4 | 1 | 22-12 |
| Gardner-Webb | 11-5 | 2 | 17-16 |
| Winthrop | 8-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Longwood | 6-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Presbyterian | 6-10 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Charleston Southern | 6-10 | 7 | 10-20 |
| Radford | 5-11 | 8 | 16-17 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 5-11 | 8 | 10-20 |
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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