Freshmen Holmes, Elvis power Dayton past VCU 82-52
Freshmen Daron Holmes II and Kobe Elvis posted career highs in scoring and Dayton blew past VCU 82-52FEBRUARY 3, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jimmy Nichols - Returns to action WednesdayNichols posted two points (2-2 FT), three blocks and one rebound during Wednesday's loss to Dayton.
ImpactThis was Nichols' first appearance since Dec. 11 after missing the previous nine games with an undisclosed issue. Nichols' two points were the first points he has scored since Nov. 24.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Hason Ward - Starting WednesdayWard is in the starting five Wednesday against Dayton.
ImpactWard will make his first start since Jan. 14 and 13th one overall this year. Across 17 appearances with VCU, Ward is averaging 5.9 points and 4.6 rebounds.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jalen DeLoach - Ruled out WednesdayDeloach (concussion) will not play Wednesday, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.
ImpactDeloach likely will not be able to return in time for Saturday's matchup against Duquesne. Deloach is averaging 4.0 points and 3.5 rebounds in 13.5 minutes off the bench this season. If he doesn't go Saturday, his next chance to return is next Tuesday against Rhode Island.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Vince Williams - Out WednesdayWilliams (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game against Dayton, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.
ImpactWilliams and teammate Jalen Deloach (concussion) weren't in uniform for pregame warmups, so neither will be available for Wednesday's matchup with Dayton. Their next chance to return will be Saturday against Duquesne.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Elijah Weaver - Out again WednesdayWeaver (wrist) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against VCU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
ImpactWeaver will miss his third straight game due to this wrist injury. The guard is averaging 7.3 points per contest on the season. Weaver will hope to be back in the fold on Saturday against Saint Louis.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Dayton visits VCU following Williams' 22-point game
VCU hosts the Dayton Flyers after Vince Williams scored 22 points in VCU's 64-62 win against the Richmond SpidersFEBRUARY 2, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
