Reserve JeQuan Lewis added 13 points for VCU (17-3, 7-0), which notched its 12th straight win. The Rams, who also received 10 points and a team-high eight rebounds from Mo Alie-Cox, enjoyed a 47-36 rebound advantage and easily overcame a combined 8-of-25 shooting, 21-point night from leading scorers Treveon Graham, Melvin Johnson and Briante Weber.

Kethan Savage had 18 points to pace George Washington (16-5, 6-2), which saw its win streak snapped at four. Joe McDonald added 11 points, and leading scorer Patricio Garino had nine for the Colonials, who shot a season-low 26.9 percent from the field, including 1-of-17 from 3-point range, and had 16 turnovers.

After trailing 29-21 at the half, George Washington pulled to within 31-27 on a pair of Savage free throws with 18:16 to play. VCU, however, dominated the ensuing six minutes with a 16-2 run to take a 47-29 advantage with 12 minutes left and led by as many as 29 points down the stretch.

The Colonials jumped out to a 7-2 lead to open the contest and still were in front 16-14 after a three-point play from Savage with 10:50 to play before intermission. Larrier, however, scored six points down the stretch as VCU outscored George Washington 15-5 the rest of the half to take the eight-point lead into the break.

GAME NOTEBOOK: The victory was VCU’s 29th win in its last 30 home games. … The Rams now have accounted for three of George Washington’s last 10 losses dating back to last season. … VCU reserve G Doug Brooks (knee sprain) sat out his second straight game.