Commonwealth Power Rankings, February 18th

The top spots in this week’s poll remain unchanged. Lots of Big Time Basketball coming up this week though…

February 18, 2014; 11:13 AM • by Ross Catrow

1

6 PTS

Virginia

21-5, 12-1

They’ve shown signs of a Final Four team: the Wahoos close teams down and grind out the last four minutes of a game better than almost anybody in the nation.Eric Hobeck

2

12 PTS

VCU

20-6, 8-3

They look like a good, well-adjusted team that could sneak a deep run in the Atlantic 10 tourney.Eric Hobeck

3

18 PTS

Richmond

17-8, 7-3

The Spiders could not have had a better schedule going forward–playing tougher teams at home and bottom feeders on the road. Bracketologist Joe Lunardi has UR squarely on the bubble at last 4 in. Can Richmond, two seniors down, finish strong?Joshua Grice

4

24 PTS

William & Mary

16-9, 8-4

The Tribe has stormed into 12th place nationally in 3PFG%. They have the shooters to make some noise in Baltimore during the CAA Tournament.Aaron Williams

5

36 PTS

Radford

17-10, 7-5

Radford’s 102-92 victory on Thursday had 60 fouls and 87 free-throws. Be sure to write a thank you letter to your local NCAA rep for “freedom of movement.”Aaron Williams

6

41 PTS

VMI

15-10, 8-4

The Keydets can put points on the board and they’re doing that a lot lately. I’d hate to play them in the Big South tournament, especially with my knees.Gary Cope

⬆7

47 PTS

Virginia Tech

9-15, 2-10

VT. Defensive juggernaut. The Hokies held Miami to 45 points and .258 shooting Saturday in their first win since New Year’s Eve. Aaron Williams

8⬇

52 PTS

Old Dominion

12-14, 6-5

Old Dominion lost to Tulsa 76-37. Nothing else needs to be said.Aaron Williams

9

53 PTS

George Mason

9-16, 3-9

UMass is 9-1 at home with their one loss coming to George Mason. WHAT DOES IT MEANNNN?Ross Catrow

⬆9

53 PTS

Hampton

14-11, 9-4

The Pirates beat the Spartans in the Bridge Tunnel Battle. They call it that, right?Gary Cope

11⬇

57 PTS

Norfolk State

14-11, 8-3

Taking cross-town rivals to overtime is something, I guess. But this rivalry was so much better last year.Ross Catrow

12

71 PTS

JMU

10-17, 5-8

What a difference a year makes.Eric Hobeck

⬆13

79 PTS

Longwood

8-19, 3-9

Longwood…yes, Longwood held Reco McCarter and the Campbell Camels to 13 first half points Saturday in a 76-53 rout. Longwood!?!Aaron Williams

14⬇

PTS

Liberty

9-18, 3-9

Feels like Dale Layer’s days are numbered–maybe in the single digits.Eric Hobeck

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Ross Catrow

Founder and publisher of RVANews.

February 18, 2014 11:13 AM 0