Blake Harper Scores 30 as VCU Beats JMU 92-87 in Overtime

VCU may have found its go-to scorer. Blake Harper puts on a show against JMU.

"Going through a game with February feel in October is always going to be good for a program."

Around the A-10: Harper’s 30 and Fordham’s sweep highlight exhibition play

Men’s basketball exhibition roundup through October 25, 2026 The games don’t count in the standings, but October has already given Atlantic 10 fans plenty to discuss. VCU needed overtime to finish off James Madison, Saint Louis rallied past Bradley, and Fordham put together a pair of comfortable victories. With the regular season approaching, here’s a ...

Blake Harper Scores 30 as VCU Beats JMU 92-87 in Overtime

Blake Harper scored 11 of his game-high 30 points in overtime as VCU beat James Madison, 92-87, in a preseason exhibition in Richmond. The Rams rallied from an early deficit, then Harper took charge after JMU erased a 10-point VCU lead late in regulation to force overtime.

HARPER DROPS 30 TO LIFT VCU PAST JMU IN OVERTIME

Rams top Dukes in exhibition finale