Box Score Final Score: VCU 3, Davidson 0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-20)
Location: Richmond, Va. (Siegel Center)
Records: VCU 12-4 (7-2 A-10), Davidson 2-11 (1-8 A-10)
 
The Short Story: Sophomore Sabria Cooper and freshman Jasmine Knight's 19 combined kills propelled VCU past Davidson, 3-0 Saturday afternoon at the Siegel Center.

OPENING VOLLEY 

• Knight led the team with a .429 hitting percentage
• Sophomore outside hitter Qairo Bentley contributed seven kills and seven digs
• Freshman setter Corinna Jones totaled 33 assists and three aces
• Freshman middle blocker Kylie Loftis headlined the Rams' defensive effort with three total blocks
• Junior libero Alyna Draper led all participants with 18 digs
• Senior outside hitter Paula Neciporuka provided 15 digs and two aces

THE DIFFERENCE

• The Rams stormed out to 5-0 lead in set one behind a pair of Wildcat attack errors and a trio of kills by Cooper, Loftus and Bently. Davidson cut the VCU advantage to three late, but the Rams closed out the opener with a 5-1 run
• Leading 20-19 in the second, VCU finished the set with a 5-2 run and took a commanding 2-0 match lead
• Trailing 12-10 midway through the third set, the Rams went on an 8-1 run that was capped off with an ace by Neciporuka. VCU held an advantage for the remainder of the set, winning 25-20 
• The Rams outhit the Wildcats .190 to .106 and recorded five aces

NOTEABLE 

• VCU closes the regular season with a winning record against all conference opponents 
• Jones three aces and 33 assists mark new season-highs

UP NEXT
The Rams will play in the first round of the A-10 tournament on Friday, April 2. Their opponent and match location will be determined based on the final conference standings which are set to be finalized on Sunday..