Late-Game Brawl Leads to Ejections, Leaves VCU with Four Players Against No. 18 Saint Louis

No. 18 Saint Louis finished its 88-75 victory over VCU under bizarre circumstances after a bench-clearing brawl erupted with just over one second remaining. The incident began when VCU's Nyk Lewis stole the ball from a Saint Louis player dribbling out the clock, leading to a foul and a shove that ignited a melee.

After a lengthy review, officials ejected multiple players, including all who left the bench. This left VCU with only four eligible players to finish the game. Lewis made his free throws, but the contest ended immediately afterward.

This marks the second consecutive year a brawl has occurred in a VCU-Saint Louis matchup. Both coaches downplayed the incident post-game, attributing it to the high emotions and intensity of a clash between the top two teams in the Atlantic 10 conference.

The win solidifies Saint Louis's lead in the conference standings.