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VCU Athletic Director Ed McLaughlin has overseen 10 NCAA tournament appearances and four coaching changes since 2012, but says the program's DNA remains constant.
Nyk Lewis went down hard after landing on top of a teammate's foot while trying to get a rebound on Saturday night.
Here's how to watch No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini vs 11 VCU Rams including start time and streaming options for men's March Madness Second Round
VCU did not have much time to celebrate the largest first-round comeback in NCAA history Thursday night. After defeating North Carolina, the Rams' attention has shifted to third-seeded Illinois.
There's no question Phil Martelli Jr. did an excellent job coaching No. 11 VCU to a win over No. 6 North Carolina on Thursday, but his postgame comments are what truly won over the college basketball world.
VCU freshman Nyk Lewis left the Rams' second-round NCAA Tournament game against Illinois on the second possession with an ankle injury.
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VCU coach praises student journalists after historic March Madness comeback: 'Best in the country'
VCU pulled off the largest first-round March Madness comeback in history against UNC, and coach Phil Martelli Jr. used his postgame presser to honor the team's student media crew.