VCU Rams

VCU Rams

28-7 - 1st in A-10
2026 men's March Madness: Superlatives from the first round 2026 men's March Madness: Superlatives from the first round

What were the coolest, weirdest and most notable things to happen in the men's NCAA tournament's first round? We've got some of the best right here.

No. 11 VCU vs. No. 3 Illinois game preview No. 11 VCU vs. No. 3 Illinois game preview

Check out some stats on the matchup between VCU and Illinois in the NCAA men's tournament.

Hour 4: Phil Martelli Jr. Hour 4: Phil Martelli Jr.

Evan, Michelle, & David Dennis Jr. welcome Phil Martelli Jr. to the show to discuss VCU's incredible upset win over UNC. Tim Welsh stops by to recap Day 1 and preview which upsets we could see on Day 2. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Shoutout to High Point student radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness Cinderella runs: A look back at memorable underdogs March Madness Cinderella runs: A look back at memorable underdogs

Here's a look back at the top Cinderella stories of March Madness through the years.

Phil Martelli Jr. lauds VCU's resilience in comeback win over UNC Phil Martelli Jr. lauds VCU's resilience in comeback win over UNC

VCU coach Phil Martelli Jr. talks about his team's resiliency and sharing the moment with his father after the Rams' win.

Your guide to March Madness Day 1: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more Your guide to March Madness Day 1: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more

ESPN's reporters detail how each game was won Thursday, plus look ahead to Saturday.

UNC's Hubert Davis defends decisions after latest early exit UNC's Hubert Davis defends decisions after latest early exit

In a series of terse exchanges with reporters after VCU's 82-78 OT win, North Carolina coach Hubert Davis said he didn't think his team was tired and said it was "my decision" when asked why he had gone with a six-man rotation in the waning minutes.

VCU rallies from 19 down, sends UNC to NCAA tournament exit VCU rallies from 19 down, sends UNC to NCAA tournament exit

Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime, and 11th-seeded VCU erased from a 19-point second-half deficit to stun sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT

— Terrence Hill Jr. felt he just wasn't himself in the first half of Thursday night's first round NCAA Tournament game.

Terrence Hill Jr.'s 3, UNC's missed FTs lift VCU to upset in OT Terrence Hill Jr.'s 3, UNC's missed FTs lift VCU to upset in OT

Terrence Hill Jr. knocks down a huge step-back 3-pointer, then Henri Veesaar misses pivotal free throws as VCU knocks off UNC.

A-10 Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Saint Louis 87.7 - 5 29
VCU 81.6 1.5 7 28
Saint Joseph's 73.2 6 11 23
Dayton 74.5 5.5 11 24
George Mason 73.3 5.5 10 23
Davidson 72.0 9 14 20
Duquesne 78.3 10.5 15 18
George Washington 82.0 10 15 19
Fordham 69.8 11 15 17
Rhode Island 69.9 12 16 16
Richmond 76.7 13 17 15
La Salle 67.1 19 23 9
St. Bonaventure 76.4 12 17 17
Loyola Chicago 66.8 19.5 24 9
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Terrence Hill Jr.
  • Assists Per Game

    Terrence Hill Jr.
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Jordan Tillery

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Lazar Djokovic
  • Steals Per Game

    Brandon Jennings
  • Blocks Per Game

    Lazar Djokovic