Six takeaways from UVA basketball’s 95-61 win over Bucknell

Streaking The Lawn • November 11, 2026 • sports

Key Points:

Virginia dominated Bucknell 94-60, showcasing strong rebounding (52-29) and efficient offense with 30 assists on 37 made field goals, improving to 4-0 on the season while Bucknell fell to 0-3.
The Cavaliers' starters played limited minutes (max 21) to rest after a physical game against Arkansas, with key players Mallory, De Ridder, and Adekunle leading scoring and contributing across the board.
Freshman center Favour Ibe made a significant impact with four blocks in seven minutes, signaling potential as a rim protector despite some freshman mistakes.
Virginia's shooters performed well overall, especially Adekunle, De Ridder, and Mallory, though Christian Harmon struggled due to a foot injury, limiting his role and effectiveness.
Areas for improvement include free-throw shooting (9-of-16) and defensive focus during certain stretches; Virginia prepares for a challenging road game at Maryland on Friday, which will test their ability to perform in a hostile environment.

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