The helter-skelter pace that VCU forces has a tendency to make opposing big men irrelevant, and the Rams had done that to Wichita States Garrett Stutz on Thursday; he was a total non-factor in that 12-over-5 upset. Prior to that timeout Zeller, whod been their star all season, had scored nine poin
the vacant looks and red eyes in the WSU locker room. So did coach Gregg Marshalls cracking voice. So did the look on Garrett Stutzs face after his last-second three bounced off the rim. A season that seemed destined to roll on forever ended abruptly in the schools first NCAA game since 2006.
On Thursday night, the Rams' defense locked down the victory against the rallying Shockers (26-6). VCU pressured 7-foot Wichita State center Garrett Stutz, who missed a game-tying 3-pointer as time wound down.
Date: Mar 16, 2012
Category: Sports
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Here we go again: VCU opens with a 62-59 victory over Wichita State
The intense huddle was eventually brushed back to near the bench by the referees, but the Rams came out of the timeout and buckled down defensively, hurrying Wichita State center Garrett Stutzs errant 3-point attempt before the final buzzer.
Date: Mar 16, 2012
Category: Sports
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ON THE ROAD WITH THE RAMS: VCU scores tournament's first upset
For the third straight game, the Rams built a big lead in the second half only to watch it disappear. Against the Shockers, VCU led by as many as 13 points while limiting Wichita 7-footer Garrett Stutz to only 4 points.
lents, are much better in halfcourt setsthey average 0.955 points per possession in halfcourt situations, while VCU is at 0.834. The Rams dont regularly play anyone taller than 6-9, so look for the Shockers to regularly feed their 7-footer, Garrett Stutz, who averages 1.055 PPP in halfcourt sets.
ichita State 3-pointers with one from Bradford Burgess with 1:31 left. Darius Theus then gave VCU a 3-point cushion with a runner with 18.2 seconds left. Wichita State center Garrett Stutz missed a scrambling 3-pointer at the buzzer, preventing the Shockers from any designs on becoming this years VCU.
Date: Mar 15, 2012
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NCAA tournament: A viewer's guide to Thursday's games
nt. Coming off last years surprising Final Four run, VCU has won 17 of its past 18 games and the only loss came on a buzzer beater against George Mason. Wichita State took home last years postseason National Invitation Tournament title, and has a legitimate 7-footer in center Garrett Stutz.