(RICHMOND, VA) VCU captured its 4th consecutive win on Tuesday night as they defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 74-67. VCU was without their 3rd leading scorer Zeb Jackson for the 2nd consecutive game with back spams. Joe Bamisile led the Rams with 25 points & Dame Adelekun led the Ramblers with 14 points. This matchup had 11 lead changes and 5 ties.
The Ramblers got on the board first with Miles Rubin’s layup with 18:33 remaining in the 1st half. Kuany Kuany tied the game 25 seconds later. VCU went on a 7-0 powered by a 3-pointer from Joe Bamisile to put the Rams up 9-4 with 15:02 remaining in the half. Christian Fermin’s dunk capped VCU's 6-0 Run to give the Rams a 19-13 lead with/ 11:34 remaining in the 1st half. The Rambler struck back on a 6-0 run to cut the Rams lead to 3 (26-23, 8:10 remaining). Dame Adelekun's layup and jumper put the Ramblers up 30-28 (6:14 remaining). The Ramblers extended their lead to 6 (36-30:30 seconds left in the 1st Half). Joe Bamisile hit a 3-pointer with 1 second left to cut the Ramblers lead as they led 36-33 at halftime.
Kuany Kuany's 3-pointer with 15:42 remaining in the 2nd half put the Rams up 40-39. Rams defense held the Ramblers to 33% shooting in the 2nd half. VCU went on a 13-1 Run to give the Rams a 67-55 lead with 3:41 remaining. Loyola went on an 8-0 run to cut the Rams lead to 4, as the Rams led 67-63 with 1:14 left. The Rams converted on 7-of-8 free throws in the final minute to secure a 74-67 win.
Box Score
At The Podium
After VCU's 74-67 win, we spoke with Kuany Kuany, Joe Bamisile, & Sean Bairsow
What's Next
The Rams (12-7, 4-2 A10) will hit the road to face Davidson on January 27th. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 pm.
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