Rams Roar Past Hawks in March Madness Showdown
In a clash of mid-major powerhouses, the VCU Rams overpowered the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 75-68 in their NCAA tournament matchup on Saturday. The win propels VCU into the Elite Eight and within one victory of the Final Four.
From the opening tip, it was a highly contested affair at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Both teams came out firing, looking to seize control early. The Hawks rode the hot shooting of senior guard Erik Reynolds II, who poured in 17 first-half points to stake Saint Joseph’s to a 38-35 halftime lead.