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Jacari White Scores 26 as Virginia Rallies Past Wright State to Reach Round of 32

A second-half defensive surge flipped a halftime deficit, setting up a Sunday matchup with Tennessee.

Overview

  • No. 3 seed Virginia beat No. 14 Wright State 82-73 after trailing 43-38 at halftime in Philadelphia.
  • White shot 10-for-12 from the field and 6-for-8 from three, hitting the go-ahead layup with 4:07 remaining.
  • Virginia opened the second half with five straight stops, held Wright State to 34% shooting after the break, and closed on an 11-0 run.
  • The Raiders made 13 three-pointers, the most Virginia has allowed this season, as Michael Imariagbe had 19 points and 10 rebounds and Solomon Callaghan added 18.
  • Virginia improved to 30-5, set an NCAA Tournament program mark with 13 threes, won the rebounding battle 39-24, and advanced to face Tennessee.