No. 14 Hoos Cap Special Day at JPJ With Thrilling Win
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Key Points:
- Virginia secured an 86-83 victory over Miami in a tightly contested ACC basketball game featuring 12 lead changes and 14 ties, with freshman Chance Mallory sinking three crucial free throws in the final seconds.
- The game coincided with a ceremony dedicating the John Paul Jones Arena court to former Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, honoring his 15 seasons and defensive legacy.
- Virginia overcame an 11-point first-half deficit and limited Miami to only two second-chance points in the second half, despite being outrebounded 30-23 overall.
- Key contributors for Virginia included Jacari White with 17 points, Johann Grünloh who had a standout performance with two 3-pointers and five blocks, and Mallory who
