VCU advanced to the Atlantic 10 Championship game with a decisive 77-64 victory over Saint Joseph’s on Saturday, March 12. Terrence Hill Jr. led the Rams with an impressive off-the-bench performance, scoring 18 points and shooting 8 for 10 from the field. Jadrian Tracey contributed 15 points, while Lazar Djokovic added 13 points to secure VCU’s spot in the championship game.
Key Takeaways
VCU defeated Saint Joseph’s 77-64 to advance to the A-10 Championship game against Dayton. The Rams will face the Flyers on Sunday, March 12 at 1 p.m. EDT.
- VCU advances to the A-10 Championship after defeating Saint Joseph's 77-64
- Terrence Hill Jr. led VCU with 18 points off the bench
- Dayton defeated St. Bonaventure 68-63 in the quarterfinals and will face VCU in the championship game
- Loyola Chicago lost to Davidson 64-59 in overtime during the second round of the tournament
The Rams took control of the game early, leading by as many as 23 points at halftime (44-21). VCU's strong defensive performance and accurate shooting kept Saint Joseph’s from mounting a significant comeback. Austin Williford led the Hawks with 17 points and seven rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome VCU’s dominance.
In other tournament action, Dayton secured their place in the championship game with a 68-63 victory over St. Bonaventure on Friday. Javon Bennett led the Flyers with an outstanding performance, scoring 27 points and shooting 8 for 12 from the field, including 6 for 10 from three-point range. Jordan Derkack added 15 points and five rebounds, while Amael L’Etang posted a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Dayton will face VCU in the A-10 Championship game on Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT. The Rams have had success against the Flyers this season, winning their last matchup on March 7 with Lazar Djokovic leading VCU and Javon Bennett leading Dayton.
Meanwhile, Loyola Chicago fell to Davidson in a thrilling overtime game during the second round of the tournament. Kayde Dotson hit a tying three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in regulation for Loyola, but Davidson ultimately prevailed with a final score of 64-59. Roberts Blums scored 14 points and Sean Logan added four of his 10 points in overtime to secure the victory for the Wildcats.
Davidson will face Saint Joseph’s (PA) in the quarterfinals on Friday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The Hawks defeated Davidson earlier this season with a score of 70-67, and they are favored to win again according to BETMGM SPORTSBOOK.
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