VCU defeats St Bonaventure 89-82

VCU Holds Off St. Bonaventure in Narrow Win at Home

The VCU Rams proved once again that they are a force to be reckoned with on their home court, as they edged out the visiting St. Bonaventure Bulldogs 89-82 in a tightly contested conference matchup.

Despite trailing by one point at halftime, the Rams adjusted their strategy and took control of the game down the stretch. VCU's high-powered offense, which features talented sophomore Lazar Djokovic, proved to be too much for the Bulldogs to handle. Djokovic led the way with 23 points, including a clutch three-pointer in the fourth quarter that helped seal the victory.

On the other side of the court, St. Bonaventure's Frank Mitchell struggled to find his rhythm, despite scoring 24 points. The senior guard shot just 55.6% from the field but was unable to outscore Djokovic and his teammates.

The key to VCU's success was their ability to control the paint. The Rams held St. Bonaventure to just 38 points in the paint, a significant drop-off from the Bulldogs' average. In contrast, VCU scored 48 points inside the three-point line, demonstrating their dominance on both ends of the floor.

St. Bonaventure's defense was also tested by Djokovic's all-around skills. The sophomore forward grabbed seven rebounds and dished out four assists to go along with his scoring title. However, the Bulldogs' inability to contain Djokovic ultimately proved costly.

The final margin of victory for VCU was a mere 7 points, but it felt like an eternity at times. St. Bonaventure's largest lead came midway through the second half, when they were up by as many as 10 points. However, the Rams fought back to tie the game and ultimately took control with a late surge.

As the clock ticked down, VCU's fans held their collective breath as the Bulldogs pushed the ball up the court in search of an equalizer. But Djokovic and his teammates were one step ahead, shutting down any St. Bonaventure scoring opportunities and securing the win for the Rams.

Advanced Statistics

For those looking for a deeper analysis of the game, VCU's eFG% (59.4%) and True Shooting Percentage (68.1%) suggest that they dominated on both ends of the floor. On the other hand, St. Bonaventure's lower free-throw shooting percentage (24.6%) highlighted their struggles at the line.

Post Game Quotes

Unfortunately, no quotes are available from the players involved in this game. However, we will continue to provide updates and analysis as more information becomes available.

Next Up for VCU

The Rams will look to build on this momentum when they travel to Richmond next week to take on the Spiders.