FINAL SCORE: VCU 73 Manhattan 56
Game Summary
VCU Rams begin their 2022-23 campaign at the STU with a 73-56 win over the Manhattan Jaspers. The crowd of 7,344 witnessed a 1st half where the Rams had two double-digit runs to take a 48-30 lead into half-time. In the 2nd half, the Rams enjoyed their biggest lead (22) with 17:08 left in the game. The Rams had 4 players scoring double figures: Jamir Watkins (13 Points), Jalen DeLoach (10 Points), Brandon Johns Jr (13 Points), and Ace Baldwin Jr (15 Points ).
Player of the Game :
Ace Baldwin Jr
15 Pts, 9 Assists
Check out this dime by Ace: ( Source: @VCUHoops )
By the Numbers
27: Amount of Turnovers VCU Forced
37:55: VCU time with a lead
17: 17th consecutive season opener win dating back to 2006. The rams also had 17 bench points.
28: VCU & Manhattan had 28 points in the paint ( a-piece).
Coach Rhoades
After the conclusion of VCU's victory & we spoke with Coach Rhoads, Here are a few soundbites from the post-game press conference
What’s Next for the Rams
Season-Opener
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