VCU Downs George Washington 89-75 Behind Ward's 15 Points Off Bench

Rams extend winning streak to 10 games with victory over Revolutionaries

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Tyrell Ward scored 15 points off the bench to lead VCU to an 89-75 victory over George Washington on Tuesday night. The Rams, now 21-6 on the season, extended their winning streak to 10 games, while the Revolutionaries fell to 15-12.

Why it matters

This win continues VCU's strong season in the Atlantic 10 Conference, as they look to secure a high seed in the upcoming conference tournament. For George Washington, the loss is another setback in their efforts to improve their record and tournament positioning.

The details

Ward shot 7-for-11 from the field to pace the Rams. Nyk Lewis and Brandon Jennings also scored 14 points each for VCU. For George Washington, Luke Hunger led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Tre Dinkins and Tyrone Marshall added 16 and 14 points respectively.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night.

The players

Tyrell Ward

A VCU player who scored 15 points off the bench in the win.

Nyk Lewis

A VCU player who scored 14 points in the game.

Brandon Jennings

A VCU player who scored 14 points in the game.

Luke Hunger

A George Washington player who led his team with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

Tre Dinkins

A George Washington player who scored 16 points in the loss.

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The takeaway

VCU's balanced scoring attack and strong bench play proved to be the difference as they extended their winning streak to 10 games. Meanwhile, George Washington will need to regroup and find a way to get back on track in the Atlantic 10 Conference.