A struggle within the stands close to the VCU bench brought about their sport towards Saint Louis on Tuesday to be delayed about seven minutes with 1:10 remaining.
Whereas the reason for the struggle is unknown, it appeared to concerned a number of individuals and spilled onto the court docket. Safety officers and police ultimately broke up the struggle and play resumed.
Gibson Jimerson scored 26 factors as Saint Louis beat VCU 78-69.
Jimerson had 5 rebounds for the Billikens (13-8, 6-2 Atlantic 10 Convention). Kobe Johnson scored 19 factors whereas going 6 of 10 from the ground, together with 2 for five from 3-point vary, and 5 for six from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Robbie Avila shot 3 of 5 from the sector and eight for 8 from the foul line to complete with 14 factors.
Zeb Jackson led the Rams (16-5, 6-2) in scoring, ending with 15 factors and two steals. Phillip Russell added 15 factors for VCU. Max Shulga additionally had 14 factors. The loss ended a six-game profitable streak for the Rams.
Jimerson scored 10 factors within the first half and Saint Louis went into the break trailing 31-28. Jimerson’s 16-point second half helped Saint Louis end off the nine-point victory.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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