Overview
- Virginia seized control with an early three-point spree and led 46-27 at halftime, holding a double-digit margin from the 11-minute mark of the first half onward.
- The Cavaliers shot 53.8% from the field and 12-of-24 from beyond the arc, with eight players hitting a three-pointer.
- Freshman Chance Mallory led Virginia with 16 points on perfect shooting from the floor, as five Cavaliers scored in double figures including Johann Grunloh (15), Thijs De Ridder (13), Malik Thomas (11) and Jacari White (10).
- Texas shot 4-of-19 from deep and 40.7% overall; Dailyn Swain recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Longhorns.
- Virginia improved to 7-1 and stretched its largest lead to 68-41 with 11:04 left in what analytics rated as one of its better defensive outings this season; next up is Dayton in Charlotte, while Texas hosts Southern before visiting No. 5 UConn on Dec. 12.