Davidson comeback overcomes VCU rally for a 64-57 win
DAVIDSON, N.C. -- Kellan Grady scored 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting and Luka Brajkovic added 14 points and Davidson rallied to beat Virginia Commonwealth 64-57 on Saturday.
Davidson (12-4) is off to a 3-0 start in Atlantic 10 play for the first time since joining the league in 2014-15. The Wildcats have won 19 of their last 20 at Belk Arena.
The Wildcats led 28-23 at halftime before Virginia Commonwealth erupted on a 24-7 run in the first 10 minutes of the second half for a 47-35 lead. Davidson then proceeded to outscore the Rams 29-10 the rest of the way.
De'Riante Jenkins made a pair of free throws with 4:10 left for a 55-48 VCU lead. KiShawn Pritchett's 3-pointer with 2 1/2 minutes left tied it at 55, and Brajkovic's layup a minute later put the Wildcats up for good.
Marcus Evans led VCU (11-5, 2-1) with 16 points and Jenkins scored 10.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Jordan
- Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
- Tommy Morrissey
2023-24 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| 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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