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National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
VCU 59, Virginia 56
When: 7:00 PM ET, Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Where: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Virginia
Officials: # Mike Eades, # Tony Greene, # Jamie Luckie
Attendance: 13881


No. 14 Virginia Commonwealth 59, No. 25 Virginia 56: Treveon Graham drained a long 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds remaining as the Rams edged the host Cavaliers in the first meeting between the in-state schools since 1998.

After a free throw from Malcolm Brogdon that tied the game at 56 with 10 seconds left, Rob Brandenberg found Graham at the left wing and the junior guard sank a 3-pointer from about 25 feet away. Following a pair of timeouts, Justin Anderson was able to get a 3-point attempt off before time expired, but the shot fell short.

Graham scored 13 of his game-high 22 points after halftime and was the only player to finish in double figures for Virginia Commonwealth (2-0), which improved to 2-10 all-time against Virginia (1-1). Joe Harris paced the Cavaliers with 18 points while Brogdon added 10.

Neither side established more than a six-point lead during a cold-shooting first half in which the teams combined for 15 field goals. After Juvonte Reddic hit a driving layup to give Virginia Commonwealth the lead at 42-40, Virginia held the Rams to one field goal over the next 5:20 to pull ahead by seven with seven minutes left.

Graham scored five straight points to spark a 12-4 surge, and capped the run to give Virginia Commonwealth a 56-55 lead with a go-ahead jumper with 1:18 remaining, setting the stage for the dramatic finish.

GAME NOTEBOOK: This contest marked the first meeting between the two schools in which both programs were ranked. … The Rams shot 6-of-15 from the foul line, while the Cavaliers were 19-of-33. … Virginia had won 12 of its previous 15 games against in-state teams.

Top Game Performances
 
VCU   Virginia
Treveon Graham 22 Scoring Joe Harris 18
Rob Brandenberg 3 Assists Malcolm Brogdon 2
Juvonte Reddic 5 Rebounds Mike Tobey 9
Treveon Graham 4 Free Throws Made Akil Mitchell 5
Rob Brandenberg 3 Steals Darion Atkins 1
Jarred Guest 1 Blocks Darion Atkins 2
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
VCU 59 41.4 5-14 6-15 7 24 2 9 13
Virginia 56 39.1 1-8 19-33 9 40 8 4 19