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UMass Falls 68-50 Against VCU - Game Recap

VCU earned a 68-50 victory over UMass on Saturday, getting 17 points from De'Riante Jenkins at Siegel Center.

VCU was a -9.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Issac Vann had 16 points for VCU and Marcus Evans chipped in with 8 points. Marcus Evans had 6 assists for them, while De'Riante Jenkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

UMass got a 14-point performance from Luwane Pipkins, who was supported by 10 points from Curtis Cobb. Curtis Cobb had 4 assists in a losing cause for UMass, while Luwane Pipkins grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed VCU were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

The rebound battle favored VCU as they grabbed 34 boards, while UMass only had 29

Next game, VCU takes its act on the road to face Rhode Island looking for another win. For UMass, they head home to face St. Bonaventure.