The Basics
Score: VCU 72, UMES 50
Records: VCU (3-1), UMES (0-3)
Location: W.P. Hytche Athletic Center – Princess Anne, Md.  
Short Story: VCU earned their third win of the season, as they defeated UMES 72-50. The Rams manufactured a 17-point lead at the half and never looked back to record their first road win of the season. 

How It Happened

• With four minutes remaining in the first half, Isis Thorpe hit a shot from long range to spark a 9-0 run and give the Rams their largest lead of the half, 37-20.
• The Rams maintained their 17-point lead at halftime, with Ashley Pegram leading the way with 10 points.
• UMES started to scratch away at VCU's lead in the second half, but it wasn't enough as the Rams continued to pull away.
• The VCU defense forced the Lady Hawks to 20 turnovers.
• Thorpe led the Rams with 15 points, while Pegram and Adaeze Alaeze added 13 and 11, respectively. 

Quotable

• "We talked to the team in the beginning and said you have to go out and earn it," said head coach Beth O'Boyle. "They really did make great adjustments that we talked about at the Liberty game, and it was nice to see them go out and try it, and it helped us today."

Beyond the Box Score

• Brianna Dubose scored her first points of the 2014 season Thursday night at UMES. The sophomore had seven points in the game.
• Pegram set a career-best with 13 points while Thorpe recorded a season-best 15 points.
• This is the largest margin of victory for the Rams this season (22 points).

Up Next

• The Rams continue their six-game road swing on Sunday (Nov. 23) afternoon at Ohio State.  Game time is set for 2:00p.m.