Ward scores 14 to lift VCU over St. Peter’s 57-54

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Hason Ward posted 14 points, nine rebounds and four blocks as VCU narrowly defeated St. Peter’s 57-54 in a season opener. Ward tipped in a miss with 25.4 seconds left to give VCU a 55-54 lead, and Vince Williams added two free throws with 2.8 seconds left.