For twenty minutes VCU was in control. Following the halftime break their fortunes reversed. To borrow a line used several times, ‘it was a tale of two halves and what the Dickens happened’ ? St. Bonaventure defeated VCU 70-54 at Reilly Center on Wednesday. The win put the Bonnies on top of the A10 at 5-1 while the visiting Rams fell to 3-2. The numbers:
Possessions: 67-more in line with the Bona tempo as they play in a mid sixty possession pace while VCU averages 74 possessions with the fastest tempo in the conference.
Offensive efficiency: St. Bona 104, VCU 81
Observations:
The Rams took a 40-25 lead into intermission. Mike Rhoades’ club was pounding the boards, forcing turnovers and blocking shots. It appeared the Bonnies were in for a long night. Following the break the Bonnies came out strong and never let up. They held VCU to 14 second half points en route to victory. Little surprise Bona coach Mark Schmidt called it the best half the Bonnies played during his 14...
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