Tonight marked the first time in the 10 year history of the Verizon Wireless Arena at the Siegel Center that a nationally-ranked opponent would square off against VCU. The Rams seizing on the moment did not disappoint.
Sophomore Jay Gavin scored 20 points and Larry Sanders added 17 has Virginia Commonwealth upset No. 17 Oklahoma 82-69 on Saturday night.
Keying off the sharp shooting of Gavin the Rams used a 20-8 spurt to take control of the game early in the first half. VCU hit six straight 3-pointers during the run. The Rams would never trail extending their lead by has many as 17 points.
The Rams stingy defense caused problems all night for preseason All-American candidate Willie Warren who was held to just 8 points and forced into 6 turnovers. Junior Ed Nixon who was chiefly responsible for guarding Warren also scored 10 points.
"Our intensity level was through the roof tonight,” added Jay Gavin. “We concentrated on defense for 40 minutes."
Senior Tony Crocker led the Sooners with 19 points and Tiny Gallon added 15. Preseason All-American point guard Willie Warren held to just 8 points and was forced into 6 turnovers.
The Rams return to action on Monday, November 23, when they travel to University of Hampton. Tip off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University won last year’s meeting against the Pirates 59-54.
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