Final Score: VCU 75, Wisconsin 67
Location: U.S. Virgin Islands (University of the Virgin Islands)
Records: VCU 3-4, Wisconsin 3-5
 
The Short Story: VCU trailed Wisconsin 21-10 after the first quarter but the Rams forced 20 turnovers over the final three quarters, turning them into a 28-4 advantage in points off turnovers, as the Rams closed out the Paradise Jam with a win.

OPENING TIP: 

• Sarah Te-Biasu, fresh off a career-high of 25 points in the Rams' last outing, scored a team-high 23 points along with five steals
• Jennifer Ezeh scored a career-high 10 points and grabbed three boards
• Janika Griffith-Wallace had 13 points
• Mary-Anna Asara and Anisja Harris each had seven points
• VCU forced 23 Badgers turnovers including 14 steals. The Rams also held a 25-0 advantage in bench points
• The Black and Gold went 25-of-29 at the free throw line to Wisconsin's 9-of-11
• Wisconsin was led by Julie Pospisilova who scored a game-high 27 points
   

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• Wisconsin jumped out to an early 21-10 lead at the end of the first quarter, outscoring the Rams 14-0 in second chance points
• VCU stormed back in the second quarter, using a 13-0 run to take a 23-21 lead on a Te-Biasu layup with 4:58 reamining
• Overall, the Rams outscored Wisconsin 26-12 in the quarter and led 36-33 at halftime
• In the third quarter, VCU pushed its lead to 50-41 after a 6-0 run capped off by a Griffith-Wallace layup. The Rams led 55-46 heading into the final 10 minutes
• VCU held its largest lead of the game after a Harris free throw put the Rams up 64-49 with 6:52 remaining
• Wisconsin attempted to climb back into the game but never got closer than six points as the Rams went 10-of-14 at the free throw line to seal the win

UP NEXT:
VCU returns home to host in-state foe James Madison on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Siegel Center. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and televised regionally on MASN.