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Recap - VCU Defeats Fordham 73-61

VCU got 18 points from Joe Bamisile en route to a 73-61 victory over Fordham on Wednesday at Stuart Siegel Center.

Bettors who backed VCU were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -17.5.

VCU got 16 points from Max Shulga and another 8 points from Zeb Jackson. Phillip Russell contributed 5 assists, while Jack Clark cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Fordham got a 19-point performance from Japhet Medor, who was supported by 14 points from Matt Zona. Japhet Medor had 4 assists in a losing cause for Fordham, while Jackie Johnson III grabbed 6 rebounds.

VCU was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

VCU won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-30.

Next game, VCU takes its act home to face Saint Louis looking for another win. For Fordham, they head on the road to face Davidson.