Reid and Memphis take down VCU 89-88

Nov 8, 2026, 08:31 am

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- — Jayden Reid scored 32 points, including two free throws with five seconds left as Memphis took down VCU 89-88 on Saturday.

Reid added seven assists and three steals for the Tigers (2-0). Rihards Vavers scored 17 points while going 5 of 8 from the floor, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line, and added five rebounds. Tylik Weeks shot 3 of 8 from the field and 11 for 18 from the line to finish with 17 points.

Blake Harper led the way for the Rams (1-1) with 22 points and four assists. VCU also got 17 points and seven rebounds from Ahmad Nowell. Nyk Lewis finished with 14 points and seven assists.

Reid scored 17 points in the second half for Memphis.

Up next

Up next for Memphis is a matchup Tuesday with Vanderbilt on the road. VCU hosts NJIT on Wednesday.

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