VCU fell to Utah 74-54 in the NIT Quarterfinals, with Sean Bairstow leading with 13 points in his final collegiate game. Utah's Deivon Smith's triple double and Gabe Madsen's 18 points from 3-pointers sealed the win.

The Big Picture

VCU's loss to Utah ends their 2023-24 season with a record of 24-14, showcasing a transition year under new Head Coach Ryan Odom.

By the Numbers
  • Utah shot 44% overall and made 13 3-pointers out of 33 attempts
  • Deivon Smith recorded a triple double with 15 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds
State of Play
  • VCU fell behind 18-2 but narrowed the gap to 23-20 before Utah extended the lead
  • Utah dominated with a 43-35 rebounding edge and capitalized on 13 VCU turnovers
What's Next

VCU concludes its season after falling in the NIT Quarterfinals, highlighting a rebuilding year with promising new talent under Coach Odom.

Bottom Line

Utah's strong 3-point shooting and VCU's turnover struggles dictated the NIT Quarterfinal outcome, showcasing the challenges and potential for VCU's evolving basketball program.