- Matchup: Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs VCU Rams
- Event Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: CBSSN
- Betting Odds: Saint Joseph’s (+4)
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This Saturday, VCU Rams (24-7) will face off against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (21-10) in the Atlantic 10 Semifinals at PPG Paints Arena. VCU is currently favored by 4 points, with an over/under set at 151.5.
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks recently claimed a win against La Salle, finishing with a score of 88-76. They showcased a solid performance with a 51.9% shooting accuracy (27 of 52) and converted 10 of 25 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, the Hawks achieved a 64.9% success rate, sinking 24 out of 37 attempts. On the boards, they secured 33 rebounds, including 7 offensive. The team’s playmaking was highlighted by 16 assists, and they forced 5 turnovers while recording 2 steals. Defensively, Saint Joseph’s limited La Salle to a shooting percentage of 38.8% on 26 of 67 attempts. La Salle managed 9 assists and 6 steals, while also achieving 31 rebounds (11 offensive, 20 defensive), but failed to record any blocks. Their free-throw percentage was 66.7%, hitting 14 out of 21, along with making 8 of 25 attempts from beyond the arc. Personal fouls were another aspect, with the Hawks committing 14 and La Salle 21.
Justice Ajogbor was a standout player, scoring 20 points on a perfect 8 for 8 shooting in 31 minutes on the floor, although he did not register any assists.
The Hawks enter this matchup with a season record of 21-10. They average 73.7 points per game (240th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 43.1%. From beyond the arc, they hit 30.6% of their attempts (257 of 841) and hold a free-throw percentage of 74.2%. On average, Saint Joseph’s collects 38.9 rebounds and has facilitated 485 assists this season, placing them 109th in Division 1. They experience 11.8 turnovers per game and commit an average of 14.2 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Hawks force an average of 10.4 turnovers each game while drawing 15.2 fouls. They limit opponents to 31.7% shooting from three-point range and rank 70th in allowing points per game (70.0). Their opponents have shot 40.5% from the field (788 of 1,945) and they give up 36.0 rebounds per game. They currently sit at 124th nationally for assists allowed, having conceded 406 this season.
In their last game, the VCU Rams triumphed over Dayton with a score of 68-62. They collected 24 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive rebounds, totaling 28. The Rams experienced 7 turnovers while registering 5 steals. Dayton committed 13 fouls, allowing VCU to take 13 free throws, converting 10 (76.9%). They shot 38.1% from long range, completing 8 of 21 attempts. Overall, the Rams shot 49.0% from the field (25 of 51). Defensively, they allowed Dayton to shoot 45.5% (25 of 55) and struggled from beyond the arc at 18.2%, making just 4 of 22 attempts. They converted 8 of 15 free throws (53.3%) and allowed Dayton to grab 31 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards.
Lazar Djokovic played a key role for the Rams, scoring 16 points in 34 minutes, along with 2 assists and 6 rebounds, making 50.0% of his shots (5 of 10).
The VCU Rams hold an impressive record of 24-7 this season. Offensively, they shoot 46.2% from the floor, positioning themselves 118th in Division 1. VCU has amassed 2,555 points this season (82.4 points per game) and averages 36.9 rebounds per game. Their assist average stands at 14.2 (154th nationally), with 10.8 turnovers per game. The Rams also commit 17.5 personal fouls per contest and maintain a free-throw percentage of 74.0%.
The VCU defense limits opponents to 33.0% shooting from three-point range (205 of 621), and they permit a free-throw conversion rate of 71.7%. On average, they allow 12.4 assists and 34.0 total rebounds per game, ranking 99th and 152nd respectively in those categories. Defensively, they rank 132nd in Division 1 for points per game allowed (72.2), forcing an average of 11.9 turnovers while permitting opponents a 43.2% field goal percentage (115th in Division 1).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Saint Joseph’s (+4)
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