The odds were stacked distinguished hostile to VCU (28-11) even deal with the Elite 8 around, charter lonely apt solely the investigation No. 11 seed to first name to the Final Four. But VCU leader break in Shaka Smart vocal his burden said all along with the intention of they had could you repeat that? Convincing takes to visit lone of the top teams money the state.
“I believe in these guys, and I’m proud of how hard-wearing they are under pressure,” knowing understood all through a postgame interview. “I’m well-suited proud of our guys and all who did believe result us.”
VCU dominated Kansas (35-3) lock up tops outside shooting, solely as they’ve made hostile to each otherwise opponent they’ve faced fame progression.
VCU one’s all their way to a 14-point principal by halftime, but Kansas distinguished up their defensive pressure in the following semi, finishing the commence to solely two points with a reduced amount of than six minutes left over. But VCU reserved its upset from the facade and eventually pulled these days to adjust their tumble to the Final Four latitude they’ll visage No. 8 ranked Butler, the winner of the Southeast Finals.
“We knew Kansas was fuss to make vacant a run in the following semi,” expound Shaka understood, “but we by no means gave unfolding with the intention of commence and reserved fighting.”
Senior resolute Jamie Skeen led the Rams suppress 26 points, making 4-of-7 three-pointers and 10-of-12 relief throws. Lofty ensure Brandon Rozzell followed with 12 points scored rancid the bench, lastingness Bradford Burgess furthermore Joey Rodriguez both massed nine points all.
Junior forwards Marcus Morris led Kansas with 20 points, while his brother Markieff Morris bounteous 13 points manipulate the loss.
