Rams' 3-point barrage sinks sputtering Spiders

VCU extends Richmond's struggles at Siegel Center with dominant shooting performance

Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:15am

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The University of Richmond's men's basketball team struggled once again at their crosstown rival VCU's Siegel Center, as the Rams used a barrage of 3-pointers to pull away for a lopsided victory over the Spiders.

Why it matters

The Siegel Center has long been a house of horrors for the Spiders, who have struggled to win at the notoriously tough road venue against their in-city foes. This latest defeat continues a frustrating trend for Richmond, who have failed to solve VCU's defensive pressure and outside shooting prowess on their home court.

The details

VCU connected on 15 3-pointers in the game, including several timely makes that extended their lead in the second half. The Rams' perimeter shooting overwhelmed the Spiders, who were unable to keep pace offensively despite a strong individual performance from one of their top players.

  • The game was played on January 28, 2026.

The players

University of Richmond

The men's basketball team from the University of Richmond, known as the Spiders, who were defeated by their crosstown rivals VCU.

VCU

Virginia Commonwealth University, the crosstown rival of the University of Richmond, whose men's basketball team, the Rams, defeated the Spiders in this game.

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What they’re saying

“We just couldn't find a way to slow down their 3-point shooting tonight. They were locked in from deep and we couldn't match that kind of firepower.”

— Tyler Burton, Forward, University of Richmond

What’s next

The two teams will meet again on February 22nd at the University of Richmond's Robins Center.

The takeaway

VCU's dominance at home against their crosstown rival Richmond continues, as the Rams' sharpshooting from 3-point range proved too much for the Spiders to overcome in this latest matchup at the Siegel Center.