The Rams of Virginia Commonwealth University look to continue their winning ways Saturday when they face the Seahawks of UNC Wilmington.
The Seahawks are 4-7 overall and have dropped three of their last four contests, including a 66-64 heartbreaker on Monday at the University of Richmond.
The Seahawks have six players averaging six points or better, led by junior Chad Tomko (15.5 ppg) and junior John Fields (13.6 ppg).
Head coach Benny Moss has fashioned a 34-60 (.362) overall record and a 20-38 (.344) ledger in the CAA in three seasons with the Seahawks.
Two of the CAA’s top shot blockers and two of the nation’s best inside defenders will be featured on Saturday. UNCW’s John Fields has 32 blocks in 10 games for 3.2 per game. VCU’s Larry Sanders has 28 blocks in 10 games for 2.8 per game.
Sanders has moved up to sixth on the CAA’s career blocked shots list with 215 after swatting four shots in the Rams’ victory over East Carolina on Tuesday. He needs just five more rejections to pass ODU’s Cal Bowdler for fifth. Sanders ranks third in the CAA with 28 blocks this season.
Saturday marks the 37th meeting between the Seahawks and Rams. VCU leads the series, 19-17, and has won seven of the last 10 matchups.
UNCW is 2-8 at the Siegel Center all time and has not won in the arena since Feb. 23, 2006.
VCU is riding a three-game winning streak after posting close victories over Richmond, Tulane and East Carolina. The Rams have not lost since a 75-74 decision at CAA upstart William & Mary back on Dec 5.
Junior Larry Sanders leads the team with 14.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, followed by sophomore Bradford Burgess at 10.2 points and 4.7 boards.
Tip-off at the Siegel Center is set for 2 p.m.
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