Commonwealth Power Rankings, January 21st
After an exciting week in Virginia basketball, the top tier of teams in the Commonwealth Power Ranking remain unchanged.
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After an exciting week in Virginia basketball, the top tier of teams in the Commonwealth Power Ranking remain unchanged.
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1 |
VCU |
VCU has won 13 games in a row, their third longest streak ever, and they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Aaron Williams |
2 |
Virginia |
That was a much-needed win for the Cavaliers last week as Virginia held Florida State to just 36 points. That is not a typo. Brian Leung |
3 |
Richmond |
Darien Brothers shot lights out on Saturday, scoring a career-high 39 and tying a school-record eight threes against Charlotte. Deion Taylor got his first career start, and it proved to be the perfect formula…but is it potent enough to overcome VCU? Joshua Grice |
4 |
Virginia Tech |
Senior Guard Erick Green, aka the Winchester Rifleman, led the Hokies to back-to-back ACC wins: an OT affair at Georgia Tech and a one-point win over Wake at home. The Hokies and Hoos hookup Thursday at Cassell Coliseum. Hoos will be heavy favorites. Gary Cope |
5 |
George Mason |
Two straight wins for the Patriots and third place in the CAA standings. Good enough for numero cinco. Gary Cope |
⬆6 |
Norfolk State |
At 5-0, Norfolk State is in position to be the #1 seed in the MEAC tournament en route to a second consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament. Watch out #1 Duke! Aaron Williams |
7⬇ |
JMU |
The Dukes lost two on the road last week, but have five of their next six at the Convocation Center, where they are 5-2 this season. Mark Selig |
8 |
VMI |
The Keydets are in first place in the Big South and have an overall winning record. The rest of the teams in the CPR do not. Gary Cope |
9 |
William & Mary |
The Tribe’s terrible tumble makes Virginia Tech’s problems look like a stumble. After starting 7-3, W&M has now lost seven straight. Aaron Williams |
10 |
Radford |
The 340th youngest team in Division 1, Mike Jones’s Havoc 2.0 is still a few seasons away from a Big South title. Aaron Williams |
11 |
Hampton |
Won a game and lost a game. Meh. Gary Cope |
12 |
Liberty |
Someone check the pilot light, I think the Flames are out. Gary Cope |
⬆13 |
Old Dominion |
The only thing keeping the Monarchs out of the basement is Longwood. If the Lancers win, ODU goes to #14. Aaron Williams |
14⬇ |
Longwood |
Longwood has two great opportunities to end their nine-game losing streak this week when they travel to Liberty and host Presbyterian. Aaron Williams |
Contributors: Gary Cope (VT; TechHoops.com), Joshua Grice (UR; Richmond Rowdies), Ryan Kish (GMU, GMUHoops.com), Brian Leung (UVA; StreakingTheLawn.com), Mark Selig (JMU; DukesOfJMU.com), Aaron Williams (VCU; RVANews)
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