Virginia Commonwealth (11/8/19)

CMJ · November 6, 2019

On the road at a Top 25 opponent.

Mean Green Matt · November 7, 2019

Game is on ESPN+.

Eagle71 · November 7, 2019

We could have our hands full with their big guy #14 Marcus Santos-Silva - 6'7" 250lbs

His line for their first game was: 30 min 21 points (72.7%) 18 reb 3 ast 3 stl

He is described as "Tenacious rebounder, skilled passer, solid footwork, left-handed"

"Played soccer and tennis in HS"

Whoa! 6'7" soccer/tennis players bother me!

CMJ · November 7, 2019

I'll be unable to tune in because of a family commitment. Kinda sucks, was looking forward to this one. I hope we make a good showing of ourselves - it's gonna be a tough game.

UNT Texas Hooligan · November 8, 2019

Good test nice and early in the season. Slightly worried about our offensive struggles last game but this team definitely has the fire power to compete. Cautiously optimistic about the outcome.

BillySee58 · November 8, 2019

I believe this is our first game against a top 25 opponent under Mccasland

Harry · November 8, 2019

VCU Men's Basketball Preview: Rhoades’ Army is Prepared

The Virginia Commonwealth University’s men’s basketball team began the new season ranked No. 25 in the Associated Press’ Top 25 poll. The Rams are also widely viewed as the team to beat in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

So expectations for this year’s Rams team are high. While that can be seen as a measure of validation for the program, it also means there is more pressure on Head Coach Mike Rhoades and his players, who are looking at a tough pre-Atlantic 10 schedule.

Schedule-wise, four noteworthy tests are coming during November and December: Louisiana St. (AP No. 22) at home on Nov. 13; Purdue (AP No. 23) at a holiday tournament in Niceville, Fla., on Nov. 29 and either Florida St. or Tennessee (both have received a lot of votes in the AP poll) in Niceville on Nov. 30; at Wichita St. on Dec. 21, you can go here to see VCU’s entire 2019/20 schedule.

read more: https://www.styleweekly.com/richmond/vcu-mens-basketball-preview-rhoades-army-is-prepared/Content?oid=15275794

jdennis82 · November 8, 2019

Excited to see our guys face down what is a very good opponent - especially on their home floor.

Under Mike Rhodes, VCU is 17-1 as a home favorite since 2018 (per TeamRankings.com). The lone loss came on 1/17/18 against cross-town rival Richmond.

In short, the Rams are due for an upset!

bstnsportsfan3 · November 9, 2019

5-5 at the first media timeout

Jonnyeagle · November 9, 2019

Impressive so far. Bell is a beast on the boards. It’s going to take me a few games to get used to so many new faces. Very different team in a lot of respects.

RiseUNT · November 9, 2019

Even if we lose this game by 30 we are better than we were last year.

bstnsportsfan3 · November 9, 2019

NT up 19-14 at the 8:37 mark

bstnsportsfan3 · November 9, 2019

VCU goes on a 13-0 run...

VCU 24-19 at the 5:38 mark

Edited November 9, 2019 by bstnsportsfan3

Mean Green Matt · November 9, 2019

Get up by 8. Forget how to play basketball. Frustrating.

RiseUNT · November 9, 2019

1 minute ago, Mean Green Matt said:

Get up by 8. Forget how to play basketball. Frustrating.

Their defense is one of the best in nation. This is a tough early road game for a team that hasn't played together.

UNT Texas Hooligan · November 9, 2019

Started fast and strong then the wheels came off. I will say I'm excited for what this team can do as they continue to build up chemistry. We're still in this against a really good team

GrandGreen · November 9, 2019

Playing like they are afraid to shoot. The game plan was obviously to slow the game to a crawl, but that only works if you can control the turnovers.

Now they are in trouble, going have to play more aggressive offense.

UNT Texas Hooligan · November 9, 2019

We need to quit turning the ball over and trying to force low percentage shots

Jonnyeagle · November 9, 2019

They miss Ryan?

Andrew · November 9, 2019

21 minutes ago, Jonnyeagle said:

They miss Ryan?

Massively! We look great but he would have pushed us over the top. Replace our freshman with him and replace someone (even Alcindor) with a legit banging big and we are dangerous.

Edited November 9, 2019 by Andrew