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With the excitement of March Madness just a few weeks away, the VCU Rams continue to roll following their 5th straight  win on Saturday against George Washington.   The win improves the the Rams to 21 – 5 in their first season as Atlantic-10 members, and the Rams re-enter the National poll at No. 24.   VCU remains in first place […]

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The Atlantic – 10 race is heating up as we head down the stretch of the college basketball season, and the VCU Rams are in the thick of things as they currently occupy the top spot in the league with Butler a half game behind.  The Rams are 18 – 5, and despite a slump […]

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The Atlantic – 10 race is heating up as we head down the stretch of the college basketball season, and the VCU Rams are in the thick of things as they currently occupy the top spot in the league with Butler a half game behind.  The Rams are 18 – 5, and despite a slump […]

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VCU has fallen out of the Top 25 but still sports a respectable 17 – 5 record, and remain tied for 2nd place in the Atlantic 10 following Wednesday night’s win at Rhode Island.  The Rams had run off 13 straight before falling a week ago to crosstown rival Richmond, then fell at home a week ago to LaSalle […]

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The first installment of the “Battle Of The Bay” takes place on Saturday night at Joe Echols Arena as Norfolk State University entertains their arch-rivals, the Pirates of Hampton University. The Spartans have won five in a row and are undefeated in the MEAC coming off a huge win over Morgan State earlier in the […]

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Just a couple of years ago, the VCU Rams and the Richmond Spiders had the attention of the national sportsworld as both were marching through the NCAA Tournament. The Spiders fell just short of the Sweet Sixteen, while the Rams eventually wound up in the Final Four, putting Richmond, VA on the sports map in […]

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College Hoops around the 804 this weekend have the VCU Rams and the Richmond Spiders both on the road in Atlantic 10 Conference play. Coming off their first A-10 win on Wednesday over Dayton, the Rams take their 10-game win streak and national ranking to New York to battle St. Bonaventure on Saturday. VCU jumped […]

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The City of Richmond has found itself thrust into the International Sportsworld spotlight this week as media outlets from around the country flock in to get the scoop on the home of not one, but TWO “Sweet 16” contestants.  The Richmond Spiders and the V C U Rams  players probably all live within 10 or […]

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Doug Pensinger/Getty Enjoy the ride Richmond!  Who knows if this city, or any city will ever see this happen again,  Two teams, VCU and UR, about 10 minutes from each other, crosstown rivals.  BOTH of our major universities are in the NCAA Tournament, and BOTH are headed to the Sweet 16.  Incredible is putting it […]

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For a team that doesn’t belong, the VCU Rams certainly are not playing their part according to script.  Not only should they NOT be here, but they shouldn’t be one win from the Sweet 16.  That’s the reality for these Rams, who once again have silenced their critics with an impressive NCAA win over a […]

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Here’s a suggestion.  Let’s refrain from referring to the Richmond Spiders NCAA Tournament wins as upsets.  They have certainly earned that respect.  UR pulled out a hard-fought 69 – 66 victory over SEC power Vanderbilt yesterday in Denver to advance to the next round.  The Spiders will take on Morehead State tomorrow, the Eagles knocked […]

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     After starting the season with heavy expectations, then losing their first two games, (one to JMU), the Hokies of Va. Tech appear to have found their groove again after winning their 4th straight game on Saturday vs. Central Michigan.  Meanwhile, the Pirates of Hampton University visited N. C. Central for the first time in […]