Score: VCU 57, Richmond 42

Location: Richmond, Va. (Robins Center)

Records: VCU 13-9 (8-1 A-10), Richmond (10-13, 3-6 A-10)

The short story: Trailing 17-10 late in the first quarter, VCU put together a 33-7 run across parts of three different quarters and cruised to the win. The Rams led by double digits for the remainder of the game following the run.

OPENING TIP

• Taya Robinson recorded her second career double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Both of her career double-doubles have come against Richmond.
• Sydnei Archie had 12 points, four rebounds and two assists for the Rams.
• Danielle Hammond had 12 points, nine rebounds and three blocks while shooting 4-of-6 from the floor.
• VCU outscored Richmond 24-12 in points off turnovers and shot 37.3 percent from the field while limiting Richmond to 29.2 percent.
• The Rams improve to 11-3 on the year when holding opponents under 59 points.
• Richmond was led by Claire Holt who scored 16 points on 5-of-16 shooting.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• VCU led 6-5 with 6:17 left in the first quarter but Richmond went on a 12-4 run to lead 17-10 with 29 seconds left in the quarter.
• Danielle Hammond's putback layup with one second left in the first quarter ignited a 33-7 run as VCU went ahead 36-24 at the half.
• Robinson scored 10 points for VCU during the long run as she shot 3-of-3 from the field.
• The Rams' lead ballooned to as many as 19 points at 43-24 with 8:11 in the third quarter.
• Richmond would make a 7-0 run in the fourth quarter to get within 51-40 but VCU held off any attempt at a comeback and the Spiders would get no closer.

NEXT UP

VCU hosts its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Game on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. against George Washington. Any fan wearing pink to the game will gain free admission.