Score: VCU 75, Davidson 69
Location: Davidson, N.C. (Belk Arena)
Records: VCU 14-6 (5-2 Atlantic 10), Davidson 12-7 (4-3)
 
The short story: Junior forward Lazar Djokovic led five Rams in double figures with 20 points as VCU grinded out a road win at Davidson Saturday --- the Black and Gold's third straight victory.
 
OPENING TIP

• Djokovic finished the game 7-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-2 from beyond the 3-point arc. He added eight rebounds and a block
• Sophomore guard Terrence Hill Jr. added 14 points and four assists for the Black and Gold, while sophomore guard Brandon Jennings chipped in 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting
• Juniors Michael Belle and Tyrell Ward supplied 12 and 10 points, respectively, off the bench for the Rams
• Sam Brown led the Wildcats with 18 points

THE DIFFERENCE

• VCU shot 55-percent (28-of-51) from the field in the contest, including 59 percent (13-of-22) in the second half
• The Rams also owned a 35-24 rebounding advantage, as well as a 14-9 edge in second chance points
• Davidson pulled within 70-69 a Brown 3-pointer with 1:31 remaining. But the Rams made a defensive stand on the Wildcats' ensuing possession, and Belle knocked down a pair of free throws with 24.9 left after he was fouled grabbing a rebound. VCU forced an errant Davidson jumper moments later, and Jennings added a free throw for a 73-69 lead with 10 seconds left
• VCU trailed 27-20 with 7:49 left in the first half following a Brown jumper. But Djokovic scored six points and Hill buried a 3-pointer as the Rams closed the period with a 17-4 burst

NOTABLE

• Saturday's performance marked the fifth 20-point game of the year for Djokovic
• The Rams have recorded five or more double-digit scorers in eight games this season
• VCU improved to 15-8 all-time against the Wildcats. The Rams have won seven straight in the series and have captured the last four meetings at Belk Arena
• The Rams' bench outscored Davidson's 36-18, and VCU owned a 40-32 edge in paint points

NEXT UP
VCU will host crosstown rival Richmond in this year's first edition of the Richmond Area Honda Dealers Capital City Classic on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.