Five takeaways from UVA basketball’s dominant win versus NC State
Streaking The Lawn • • sports
Key Points:
- The No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers dominated NC State 90-51 at home, showcasing strong defense by holding the Wolfpack to just 61 points and setting up a crucial upcoming game against No. 1 Duke.
- Virginia's defense, anchored by Johann Gruenloh and Ugonna Onyenso with a combined 12 blocks, disrupted NC State's high-scoring offense early, allowing UVA to build a comfortable halftime lead despite offensive struggles.
- After a slow start offensively, Virginia surged in the second half, fueled by a technical foul incident that intensified their play, with Thijs De Ridder leading the charge with 19 points before leaving late due to a minor injury.
- The Cavaliers' bench outperformed NC State
