US EditionVCU Defeats Duquesne 71-66, Advances to A-10 Semifinals
VCU's bench players scored 34 points, helping the Rams limit Duquesne's shooting to 39% and advance to the Atlantic 10 semifinals.
- A 71-66 result on Friday sent VCU past Duquesne in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinal at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh.
- Behind a ten-point halftime lead the Rams' defense set the tone by limiting Duquesne to about 39% shooting early, while VCU bench contributors steadied the team when Duquesne threatened.
- Individual performances from VCU's bench included Terrence Hill Jr., who scored 20 points and added six assists, and Michael Belle, with 14 points and seven rebounds, in the win over Duquesne.
- The Rams advance to a Saturday semifinal and await their opponent, preserving their strong conference standing as the second-seeded VCU Rams face the winner involving Saint Joseph's Hawks at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
- VCU's season-long profile positions them as a repeat-title contender, reaching the A-10 semifinals for the fifth time in six years with a 16-3 record and strong rebounding.
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VCU defeats Duquesne 71-66, advances to A-10 semifinals
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