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VCU Defeats Missouri State 61-51 - Recap

VCU grabbed a 61-51 win over Missouri State on Sunday, behind a 11-point effort from Mike'L Simms at Stuart Siegel Center.

VCU won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.0-point spread.

De'Riante Jenkins had 10 points for VCU and Marcus Santos-Silva chipped in with 9 points. Marcus Evans had 3 assists for them, while De'Riante Jenkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Missouri State got a 15-point performance from Isiaih Mosley, who was supported by 12 points from Keandre Cook. Tyrik Dixon had 3 assists in a losing cause for Missouri State, while Tulio Da Silva grabbed 10 rebounds.

VCU led at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Missouri State as they grabbed 34 boards, while VCU only had 26

VCU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the College of Charleston. Missouri State will aim to get back on the winning track at Oral Roberts.