With JeQuan Lewis returning to action after missing a game with a concussion, the game was pretty much over after VCU made 10 of its first 11 shots.

The Rams were 22 of 36 by halftime and left the floor with a 61-30 advantage. The most points VCU has scored in a half is 69, in the second period against Baptist in a 116-79 win in 1975.

“When they’re defending like that and they shoot the ball like they did tonight, you really don’t have a chance,” UMES coach Bobby Collins said.

Larrier, a 6-foot-8 freshman wing and a top recruit, settled in offensively in his third college game, despite getting popped and suffering a bloody nose in the second half.

“I definitely felt more comfortable, this being my third game, with the speed of the game,” he said.

Larrier was 3 of 14 and 1 of 9 on 3-pointers in his first two games. He was 7 of 10 and 4 of 7 behind the arc against UMES.

“It’s a preview of what he can do on offense,” Smart said.

Sophomore Doug Brooks was 4 of 6 and had 11 points. Justin Tillman, another freshman, had some nasty dunks and 10 points.