FIRST ROUND UPDATE: VCU 40, Richmond 25 At Half....

In a complete turnaround, so far, from their previous meeting eight nights ago, the VCU Rams have all the energy, the momentum, and due to a huge improvement in interior defense, the lead after 20 minutes in the First Round of the 2014 Atlantic 10 Tournament.

Robyn Parks has 11 points, but it's Isis Thorpe's 10 points and two key treys midway through the half from Jessica Pellechio, that have helped the Rams offensively, shooting 48 percent from the field, and taking twice as many free throws as Richmond.

The Spiders, who found copious passing lanes inside the VCU defense last week, are being denied at every turn. Four players, including Genevieve Okoro and Lauren Tolson, have two fouls. Okoro didn't score her first point until a free throw late in the first half. She has two points total.  In the 73-60 win at the Robins Center February 26th, she went for 17 points and 16 rebounds.

Second half to come! Wrap-up with quotes from players and coaches coming after the game!  REAL-TIME score updates on our Twitter feeds, @henricosports and @cfieldsports!