| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GW | 28 | 23 | 51 |
| VCU | 32 | 43 | 75 |
VCU uses the second half to blow open George Washington
RICHMOND, Va. -- Mike'L Simms scored 14 points and VCU smoked George Washington 75-51 on Saturday.
Nah'Shon Hyland had 13 points for VCU (18-11, 8-8 Atlantic 10 Conference), which snapped its five-game losing streak. KeShawn Curry scored 13 points and Hason Ward scored 10.
Maceo Jack had 12 points for the Colonials (12-17, 6-10). Jamison Battle and Arnaldo Toro each scored 10 and Toro had seven rebounds. Armel Potter, the Colonials' leading scorer heading into the matchup at 15 points per game, shot just 1 of 8 and committed nine turnovers.
The Rams led 32-28 at intermission and started the second half with a 14-3 run and they were on their way.
VCU takes on Duquesne at home on Tuesday. George Washington takes on Fordham at home on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Wally Rutecki
- Matt Potter
- Trey Styons
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
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