VCU beats Davidson 71-53 in Atlantic 10 Tournament
NEW YORK -- — David Shriver, Jamir Watkins and Adrian Baldwin Jr. scored 11 points apiece to help lead top-seed VCU over eight-seed Davidson on Thursday in a 71-53 victory in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Watkins added six rebounds and three blocks for the Rams (25-7). Shriver was 3 for 6 from beyond the arc. The Rams picked up their sixth straight victory.
Grant Huffman had 10 points and five assists for the Wildcats (16-16). David Skogman also scored 10 points for Davidson. Sam Mennenga had nine points and eight rebounds.
VCU took the lead with 13:23 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Baldwin led his team in scoring with eight points in the first half to help put them up 37-28 at the break. VCU extended its lead to 54-39 during the second half, fueled by a 7-0 scoring run.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sean Hull
- Greg Evans
- Trey Styons
2022-23 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU | 15-3 | - | 27-8 |
| Fordham | 12-6 | 3 | 25-8 |
| Dayton | 12-6 | 3 | 22-12 |
| Saint Louis | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
| George Mason | 11-7 | 4 | 20-13 |
| Duquesne | 10-8 | 5 | 20-13 |
| George Washington | 10-8 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Davidson | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Saint Joseph's | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
| St. Bonaventure | 8-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Richmond | 7-11 | 8 | 15-18 |
| La Salle | 7-11 | 8 | 15-19 |
| Massachusetts | 6-12 | 9 | 15-16 |
| Rhode Island | 5-13 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Loyola Chicago | 4-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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