Smart to remain at VCU

Virginia Commonwealth University officials confirmed Wednesday that head men’s basketball coach Shaka Smart will remain at VCU. “Coach Smart recognizes – as do the rest of the university community, alumni and fans – that VCU is the place to be right now,” said VCU President Michael Rao. “He continues to demonstrate his commitment to VCU [...]

Posted March 22, 2012  

UVa., VCU, Norfolk State make NCAA field

Virginia will play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years. The ‘Hoos (22-9) earned the #10 seed in the West Regional and will square off with the #7 seed Florida (23-10) in a second-round game in Omaha, Neb., on Friday. The winner of that game gets the winner of the matchup [...]

Posted March 11, 2012  

VCU edges Drexel, 59-56, to win CAA title

VCU built a big first-half lead behind its trademark pressure defense , and Troy Daniels’ clutch free throws in the final minute allowed the second-seeded Rams to hang on for a 59-56 victory over #1 seed Drexel in the 2012 Virginia 529 CAA Men’s Basketball Championship game. The game was played before a sellout crowd [...]

Posted March 5, 2012  

Hot-starting VCU holds off late Mason rally in CAA semis

Second-seeded VCU started fast and held on late to earn its seventh trip in the last 11 years to the title game of Virginia 529 CAA Men’s Basketball Championship with a 74-64 win over No. 3 seed George Mason on Sunday afternoon at the Richmond Coliseum. The Rams scored the first 22 points of the [...]

Posted March 4, 2012  

Smart adds two to VCU staff

The Virginia Commonwealth University men’s basketball program welcomed two new members to its family on Wednesday with head coach Shaka Smart announcing the additions of Jamion Christian and Michael Morrell to his coaching staff. Christian comes to the Black & Gold sidelines after spending the past three years at William & Mary, while Morrell will [...]

Posted June 29, 2011  

VCU hoops, UVa.’s Starsia nominated for ESPYs

Music stars have the Grammys, movie stars have the Oscars. TV stars have the Emmys and sports stars have the ESPYs. It’s an exclusive list that gets to enjoy one of the best night in sports, but the VCU men’s basketball team will be on that list next month. The Rams have earned an ESPY [...]

Posted June 25, 2011  

Sports Roundup: Hoops news, baseball, minors

Outburst pushes P-Nats : The Potomac Nationals’ bats awakened on getaway day in Winston-Salem. Wilmington nips Salem : For the second straight night, the Blue Rocks only needed to score three runs to defeat the Salem Sox. Sloppy ‘Cats fall to Keys : The Hillcats committed three errors Wednesday night, which led to two key [...]

Posted May 11, 2011  

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