Monarchs Hold Back Rams, 58-49
Stuart C. Siegel Center
Richmond, VA
First Half
Hester banks in a layup on a fast break and after Quinn makes two free throws, Daley banks in a layup. Conway sinks a hook then after Ndiaye buries a short jumper, Hoffman and Daley nail jumpers to give VCU a 10-4 lead with 15:00 remaining. Dudley banks in a layup and Ndiaye swishes a jumper then after Conway drops in a layup, Asseo cans a hook. Hoffman tips in a rebound then Asseo banks in a hook and Dickey puts in a layup on a fast break to tie the game, 14-14, halfway through the first half. Dixon converts a 3-point play and buries a hook then after Blair hits a jumper, Dixon and Blair trade layups as Old Dominion leads by three, 21-18, with just under 5:00 left. Hoffman makes two free throws and after Asseo nails a short jumper, Stiles cans two free throws. Ray hits a 3pter and Paulding sinks a hook then Hester drills a 3pter at the buzzer to pull the Rams to within three at the half. Old Dominion's Dixon leads all scorers with 7 points and Hoffman leads VCU with 6.
Second Half
Conway drops in a hook and after Ndiaye banks in a jumper, Nubina tips in a rebound. Hester makes two free throws to give VCU the lead then Quinn banks in a layup to give Old Dominion the lead, 32-31, with just over 15:00 remaining. Dudley sinks a 3pter and after Munoz banks in a layup, Dudley drains a jumper. Nubine and Quinn trade layups and Daley and Dudley trade jumpers then Daley hits a 3pter and Munoz puts in a layup to give the Rams the lead, 42-41, midway through the second half. Stiles drops in a layup on a fast break then after Ndiaye makes two free throws and Ray slams in a dunk, then Stiles sinks a 3pter to pull VCU to within a bucket, 49-47, with just under 5:00 left. Asseo buries a hook and after Nubine puts in a layup on a fast break, Dudley drills a 3pter. With 38.2 seconds to go, the Rams start fouling and after Grizzard drains two free throws, he also sinks a jumper as the Monarchs hold on and knocks off the Rams.
Halftime Score: Old Dominion, 28-25
Old Dominion Monarchs
Points: 58
Field Goals: 24-54, .444
Free Throws: 7-7, 1.000
Off. Rebounds: 7
Total Rebounds: 33
Assists: 13
Team Fouls: 4
Individual Leaders
Scoring: 14 - B.Dudley
Rebounds: 15 - J.Quinn
Assists: 3 - B.Dudley & P.Ndiaye
Turnovers: 10 (B.Dudley 3, J.Quinn 3, C.Grizzard 3, P.Ndiaye 1)
Blocked Shots: 2 (J.Quinn 1, B.Dickey 1)
3-PT FGS: 3-8, .375 (B.Dudley 2-2, M.Ray 1-2, O.Dancy 0-2, P.Ndiaye 0-1, R.Asseo 0-1)
Virginia Commonwealth Rams
Points: 49
Field Goals: 20-57, .351
Free Throws: 6-6, 1.000
Off. Rebounds: 7
Total Rebounds: 27
Assists: 11
Team Fouls: 9
Individual Leaders
Scoring: 9 - H.Daley
Rebounds: 7 - C.Hoffman & M.Nubine
Assists: 8 - X.Hester
Turnovers: 7 (M.Nubine 3, X.Hester 2, C.Conway 1, G.Blair 1)
Blocked Shots: 3 (G.Blair 2, C.Hoffman 1)
3-PT FGS: 3-10, .300 (X.Hester 1-4, H.Daley 1-3, Stiles 1-2)
Next Game: 1/5/13 -- Georgia @ Old Dominion (7-3)
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