1 | 2 | T | |
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RICH | 33 | 40 | 73 |
GW | 32 | 38 | 70 |
Francis helps Richmond hold off George Washington 73-70
WASHINGTON -- Blake Francis scored 19 points and Richmond held off George Washington 73-70 on Wednesday night.
Francis sank 7 of 15 shots from the floor, including both of his 3-point tries, for the Spiders (21-7, 11-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Nick Sherod hit three 3-pointers and scored 15, while Grant Golden pitched in with 12 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
Armel Potter paced the Colonials (12-16, 6-9) with 17 points and matched his career high with 12 assists for his fourth double-double of the season. Maceo Jack buried four 3-pointers and scored 17, while Jameer Nelson Jr. contributed 13 points and eight rebounds. Freshman Jamison Battle scored 10.
Richmond shot 42% from the field and 43% from beyond the arc (9 of 21). The Spiders hit 14 of 20 free throws. George Washington shot 50% overall, 35% from distance (8 of 23) but made just 12 of 23 foul shots.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Jordan
- Rick Crawford
- Ray Natili
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 |