The Basics

• Score: Duquesne 83, VCU 47  
• Records: VCU (14-10, 5-6), Duquesne (15-8, 7-3)
• Location: A.J. Palumbo Center – Pittsburgh, Pa.  
• Short Story: Despite a hot start, the VCU Women's Basketball team fell at Duquesne on Saturday afternoon, 83-47. Isis Thorpe led the Rams with 11 points while Adaeze Alaeze chipped in nine and 13 rebounds. 

How It Happened

• VCU jumped out to a 7-0 lead before a 3-pointer from Belma Nurkic silenced the run and put the Dukes on the board.
• Duquesne took their first lead when Deva'Nyar Workman connected a shot from long range, 19-18, which sparked a 10-0 run putting the Dukes ahead 26-18.
• The Dukes closed out the half on an 8-0 run to hold a 39-25 advantage at the break.
• The Rams opened the second half on a 5-2 run, but Duquesne wouldn't relinquish their lead. The Dukes went on a long stretch allowing just nine points over nearly ten minutes to secure a 83-47 win.

Quotable

• "Obviously it was a really tough day for us. I thought Duquesne did a great job. They went on a big stretch were they executed at a high level, and we were just struggling to make some baskets. They were pushing and it was just hard for us to crawl back in." -- Head Coach Beth O'Boyle
• "We need to get a couple kids healthy, and we need to get back to what we need to do and that's playing hard so we are all on the same page offensively and defensively. -- Head Coach Beth O'Boyle
• "We'll be ready to battle up at George Mason next weekend" - Head Coach Beth O'Boyle

Beyond the Box Score

• Melanie Royster took over sole possession of 5^th place on the all-time blocks lists at 92, passing all-time great Courtney Hurt.
• Alaeze has scored in double figures in the last five games.
• Ashlee Mitchell recorded a career-best four rebounds

Up Next

• VCU return to the hardwood on Saturday, February 14 at George Mason for an afternoon matinee. The game is set for 12:00p.m.