Davidson Defeats Richmond 79-54

Roberts Blums scores 23 points off the bench to lead Davidson to victory

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Davidson defeated Richmond 79-54 in a college basketball game on Saturday. Roberts Blums, coming off the bench, scored 23 points to lead Davidson to the victory.

Why it matters

This win helps strengthen Davidson's position in their conference standings as they look to make a push for the postseason. Richmond has struggled this season and this loss is another setback in their efforts to turn things around.

The details

Roberts Blums, a reserve player for Davidson, had a standout performance, scoring 23 points to lead his team to the 79-54 victory over Richmond. Davidson was able to pull away in the second half after a close first half.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Roberts Blums

A reserve player for the Davidson basketball team who scored 23 points in the win over Richmond.

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The takeaway

Davidson's win over Richmond demonstrates their depth and ability to get contributions from their bench players, which will be important as they look to make a run in their conference tournament and potentially earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.