Vcu Ram Nation

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This is the official podcast of VCURamNation.com, a website dedicated to VCU basketball. We host special guests and discuss VCU basketball all through the year. Hosts for the show: Michael Hagan, Matt Morton, Mat Shelton-Eide, and Marcus Shrock.Read all about VCU basketball and other VCU-related matters at www.vcuramnation.com.

Episodes

  • Thoughts on VCU's loss to Dayton, A-10 Tournament Prep

    13/03/2024 Duration: 37min

    VCU's comeback attempt fell short on Friday night, as #25 Dayton rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Rams 91-86 in overtime. The Flyers outscored VCU 22-12 in the final nine minutes to force overtime, and Kobe Elvis sealed the win with clutch free throws and three-pointers in the extra period. Despite the loss, VCU limited Dayton's star player and held a lead for most of regulation. Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving into the Atlantic 10 tournament this week.

  • Thoughts on VCU's loss to Duquesne, featuring Ed Nixon

    08/03/2024 Duration: 25min

    VCU's senior night turned sour on Tuesday as Duquesne pulled off a 69-59 upset at the Siegel Center. The Rams, missing a key contributor in senior Max Shulga, struggled to find their rhythm offensively throughout the game. Despite staying close for most of the night, VCU never truly led, managing only 4:35 of total lead time. Their second straight loss puts Coach Odom's squad in a tougher position for securing a double-bye in the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament. Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

  • Thoughts on VCU's loss to Richmond, featuring Ed Nixon

    06/03/2024 Duration: 35min

    VCU fell to their cross-town rivals, the Richmond Spiders, in a close game on Saturday by a score of 79-76. Despite leading by as many as 7 points in the second half, Richmond used a 12-0 run to take control of the game. VCU's Max Shulga led the Rams in scoring with 19 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome a strong performance by Richmond's Jordan King, who poured in 27 points for the Spiders. This loss puts VCU three games behind Richmond in the Atlantic 10 standings. Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

  • Thoughts on VCU's win over Rhode Island, featuring Ed Nixon

    02/03/2024 Duration: 24min

    VCU secured a convincing victory over Rhode Island on Wednesday, with a final score of 88-67. Senior guard Max Shulga played a pivotal role, scoring 20 points, including the 1,000th point of his career. Shulga’s impressive performance was complemented by senior guard Joe Bamisile, who led all scorers with 24 points. Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

  • Thoughts on VCU's win over St. Joe's, featuring Ed Nixon

    28/02/2024 Duration: 25min

    VCU clawed their way back from a sluggish first half to secure a 73-69 victory over Saint Joseph's on Sunday afternoon. Despite struggling offensively early, the Rams found their rhythm in the second half, led by Joe Bamisile and Tobi Lawal, who both put up 16 points. Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

  • Thoughts on VCU's win over St. Louis, featuring Ed Nixon

    20/02/2024 Duration: 26min

    VCU extended their winning streak to four games with a hard-fought 95-85 victory over Saint Louis on Friday night. Despite being favored by 4.5 points, the Rams faced a challenge from the struggling Billikens. Joe Bamisile came off the bench to lead VCU with 27 points, hitting five 3-pointers. Max Shulga added 26 points and Sean Bairstow chipped in 14, providing crucial support. Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

  • Thoughts on VCU's win over #18 Dayton, featuring Ed Nixon

    13/02/2024 Duration: 31min

    VCU secured a hard-fought victory against #18 Dayton, prevailing 49-47 in a closely contested game. Jason Nelson led VCU with 11 points, shooting an impressive 75% from beyond the arc. Despite a scoreless final six minutes, VCU’s strong defense also held Dayton without a point. Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

  • Thoughts on VCU's win over Fordham, featuring Ed Nixon

    08/02/2024 Duration: 25min

    VCU delivered an impressive performance in the Bronx, with guard Max Shulga leading the charge by achieving a double-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. The team secured a 75-60 road victory against Fordham. Additionally, Joe Bamisile contributed 13 points, shooting 5-9 overall and making 3 of 5 three-point attempts. Notably, Sean Bairstow, returning after a rib injury, showcased dominant defense for VCU, recording 8 rebounds and 12 points. Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

  • Thoughts on VCU's win over Richmond, featuring Ed Nixon

    06/02/2024 Duration: 21min

    VCU secured a 63-52 victory against the Richmond Spiders in an intense basketball showdown on Saturday. Max Shulga and Kuany Kuany led the charge for VCU, each contributing 15 points. The Rams’ impressive performance has propelled them to six wins in their last seven games, while also putting an end to the Spiders’ 11-game winning streak. Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving forward.

  • Special Guest - Brad Burgess

    01/12/2023 Duration: 58min

    We invited Brad Burgess to talk about VCU's performance over the Thanksgiving holiday at the ESPN Events Invitational.

  • Previewing Samford with Special Guest Rodney Ashby

    10/11/2023 Duration: 46min

    We're joined by special guest Rodney Ashby to discuss the recent home opener loss to McNeese State, preview the game tonight against Samford, and talk about the Havoc Unlimited Collective.

  • Previewing the 2023-2024 Season

    26/10/2023 Duration: 48min

    We're bringing back the podcast this season, starting with appearances by Mat Shelton-Eide and Ed Nixon to talk about the state of the program. Agenda: New team / staff Black and Gold Game Joe Bamisile waiver status Sean Bairstow injury AAC discussion

  • Tournament prep with Michael Litos

    13/03/2019 Duration: 31min

    VCU Ram Radio analyst Michael Litos joins us on the podcast to talk about VCU heading into the Atlantic 10 tournament as a #1 seed.

  • Interview with Aaron Evans (Marcus Evans' father)

    07/03/2019 Duration: 45min

    We are honored to have Mr. Aaron Evans on our podcast, he's the father of VCU's starting point guard Marcus Evans. Aaron took the time to talk with us about Marcus Evans following Mike Rhoades to VCU, as well as the painful process of dealing with a 2nd achilles tear. He's been to almost every VCU game this season, and has been a VCU fan since well before Marcus' commitment to VCU.

  • VCU atop the A-10, in depth with Mat Shelton-Eide

    21/02/2019 Duration: 31min

    VCU currently sits at 1st place in the Atlantic 10 after a 34 point home win over Rhode Island (and after Davidson lost to Dayton at home). We sat down to talk about how well the Rams are playing as of late. We also discuss some of our favorite things about the Atlantic 10 tournament in Brooklyn.

  • Interview with 2019 Commit Tre Clark

    18/02/2019 Duration: 14min

    We sat down to talk with 2019 VCU commit Tre Clark. He's a 6'3 guard from Covington, GA. VCU was quick to pursue a commitment from Tre after his stock soared with an incredible showing at the Tournament of Champions Holiday Classic where he averaged 27 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds.

  • We're back! Recap and St. Bonaventure Prep

    09/02/2019 Duration: 33min

    In this episode, we talk about VCU's recents 3 game win streak, with wins over Duquesne, George Mason, and George Washington. We discuss the upcoming matchup with St. Bonaventure, and our thoughts on the roster.