ncaab Game Recap
Saint Joseph's Hawks vs VCU Rams Wrap - VCU Wins 73-69
VCU earned a 73-69 victory over Saint Joseph's on Sunday, getting 16 points from Toibu Lawal at Stuart Siegel Center.
VCU did not, however, defeat Saint Joseph's against the spread, which closed at -5.0 at most sportsbooks.
Joe Bamisile had 16 points for VCU and Max Shulga chipped in with 12 points. Sean Bairstow had 6 assists for them, while Toibu Lawal was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Saint Joseph's got 21 points from Xzayvier Brown in a losing cause and another 21 points from Erik Reynolds II. Lynn Greer III contributed 3 assists for them, while Xzayvier Brown had 6 rebounds.
VCU was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
VCU won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-30.
Next game, VCU takes its act home to face Rhode Island looking for another win. For Saint Joseph's, they head home to face Fordham.