Score: VCU 84, George Washington 57
Location: Richmond, Va. (Siegel Center)
Records: VCU 10-4 (3-0 Atlantic 10), George Washington 4-10 (0-2)
 
The short story: Sophomore guard Ace Baldwin Jr. scored a career-high 16 points as the Rams cruised to an 84-57 victory Tuesday night over George Washington
 
OPENING TIP

• In addition to his career-high in points, Baldwin tied his career high in rebounds with six and added four assists. He shot 5-of-8 from the field and buried a career-best 4-of-5 from beyond the 3-point arc
• Senior forward Vince Williams Jr. added 11 points, five rebounds, two blocks, two steals, and a career-high eight assists for the Black and Gold
• Senior guard KeShawn Curry chipped in 13 points, five rebounds, two blocks, two steals, and an assist for VCU, while freshman forward Jalen DeLoach grabbed a team-high seven rebounds and blocked three shots
• James Bishop led all scorers for George Washington with 16 points

THE DIFFERENCE

• After the Colonials took a 5-3 lead early in the first half, the Rams embarked on a 13-0 run, capped off by a three-point jumper by Baldwin. Baldwin scored 11 of his 16 points and shot 3-of-3 from three in the first half. The Rams held a comfortable 42-22 lead heading into halftime
• George Washington sparked a 9-0 run with 6:10 left in the second half to cut the Rams' lead to 15, but was unable to come any closer as the Rams closed the game on a 16-4 run to secure the victory
• VCU shot a season-high 44 percent (10-of-23) from beyond the arc
• The Rams outscored the Colonials 24-8 on points from turnovers
• The Black and Gold recorded 19 assists and 11 blocks

NOTABLE

• The game was the first home game for the Rams since Dec. 15 after COVID-19 protocols canceled or postponed four straight home contests
• The Rams extended their season-best win streak to seven
• VCU has defeated George Washington five straight times and improved to 17-3 all-time against the Colonials

NEXT UP
The Rams travel to Olean, N.Y. on Friday, Jan. 14 for a road contest against reigning Atlantic 10 Champion St. Bonaventure at 7:30 p.m. The game will air on ESPN2.