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VCU Falls 79-76 Against Richmond - Game Recap

VCU was burned for 27 points by Jordan King on Saturday as Richmond picked up a 79-76 win at Robins Center.

Richmond earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -3.5-point spread.

Richmond got 16 points from DeLonnie Hunt and another 12 points from Neal Quinn. Neal Quinn contributed 3 assists, while Neal Quinn cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

VCU got a 19-point performance from Max Shulga, who was supported by 13 points from Zeb Jackson. Sean Bairstow had 5 assists in a losing cause for VCU, while Zeb Jackson grabbed 6 rebounds.

Richmond was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Richmond had a 30-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Richmond heads into a battle against Saint Joseph's. VCU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Duquesne.