BROOKLYN, NY – The third time was indeed the charge for Shaka Smart and VCU as the Rams captured their first Atlantic 10 Tournament title with a 71-65 victory over Dayton on Sunday at the Barclays Center.
VCU had lost in the championship game the past two years, first to St. Louis in 2013 and then to St. Joseph’s a year ago.
Treveon Graham led the way with 20 points, with JeQuan Lewis adding 15 and Mo Alie-Cox chipping in 13 on a perfect 6 of 6 from the field.
Scott Graham and Kelly Tripucka called the action on Westwood One Sports.