Redbirds in Rome: Veni, Vidi, Vici

ROME, Italy – Veni, vidi, vici is a famous quote from Roman military general Julius Caesar which translates to I came, I saw, I conquered. On Saturday night against the Stella Azzurra Basketball Academy, the Redbirds did just that, winning the team's opening game of their Italian trip by a 65-58 final score.

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In a small and very warm gym, the Redbirds started the game with Zach Copeland, Ricky Torres, Keith Fisher III, Rey Idowu, and Matt Chastain. ISU got off to a fast start behind a smothering press, jumping out to a 26-10 lead behind…