Sights and sounds from the A10 Championship
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Senior basketball players have an emotional goodbye at A10 championship
Ben Deihl | sports editor No. 7 Duquesne’s season came to an end on Friday, falling to eventual A10 champion No. 2 VCU 71-66 at PPG Paints Arena. After building an early 7-point lead, the Dukes let VCU go on multiple large runs to seal the Rams’ victory. “It’s March,” VCU Head Coach Phil Martelli Jr. said. “In March, games are going to be like … Continue reading Senior basketball players have an emotional goodbye at A10 championship
A battle of the bands at the A10 Championship Game
Josh Imhof | features editor As the No. 2 seeded VCU Rams took on the fourth ranked Dayton Flyers in the A10 men’s basketball tournament championship, a different battle was taking place on the sidelines. Heads back, eyes up and horns raised, the VCU Peppas and Flyers Pep Band prepared to help lead their teams to victory. “It’s the best part of the year,” said … Continue reading A battle of the bands at the A10 Championship Game
VCU rolls Dayton for second consecutive A10 title
Ben Deihl | sports editor Most sports programs preach a ‘family’ mentality. It helps bring players closer, feel more comfortable and learn about their teammates and coaches. But for Head Coach Phil Martelli Jr. and his now A10-champion Virginia Commonwealth squad, their team mentality means more. “When someone has a question about family, I don’t use that with these guys,” Martelli said. “It’s not a … Continue reading VCU rolls Dayton for second consecutive A10 title
Dukes hold off Rhode Island in A10 Championship
Ben Deihl | sports editor In front of a heavily Duquesne-favoring crowd, No 7. Duquesne held on to beat No. 10 Rhode Island 67-61 in the second round of the A10 Championship on Thursday afternoon at PPG Paints Arena. With the win, the Dukes will play No. 2 VCU tomorrow at 5 p.m. Duquesne’s win was characterized by stout interior defense, ball security and drawing … Continue reading Dukes hold off Rhode Island in A10 Championship
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