In an exciting semifinal matchup of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament, VCU emerged victorious with a 66-60 win against Saint Joseph's. Max Shulga led the charge for the Rams, scoring an impressive 25 points and contributing three steals to secure the victory.

Despite entering the tournament on a three-game losing streak, the fifth-seeded VCU managed to book their spot in the championship game. They will face either No. 6-seed Duquesne or No. 7 St. Bonaventure in the quest for the conference title on Sunday.

Shulga's stellar performance was crucial for VCU's success. Additionally, Sean Bairstow added 13 points, shooting 6 of 13 from the field, while Zeb Jackson contributed 12 points to the winning effort.

On the other side, Saint Joseph's was led by Erik Reynolds II, who finished with 18 points and four assists. Cameron Brown also made an impact, tallying 13 points and two steals for the Hawks.

VCU started off slow, with Jackson scoring just six points in the first half. However, the Rams managed to narrow the gap as they entered halftime trailing 25-23. In the second half, Shulga turned up the heat, scoring 19 points to lead his team to a hard-fought six-point victory.

The Rams' ability to overcome their recent struggles and make it to the championship game demonstrates their resilience and determination. Fans can look forward to an exciting finale as VCU battles it out for the Atlantic 10 Conference title against either Duquesne or St. Bonaventure on Sunday.