Beau Pribula’s dual threat powers Virginia past NC State 34‑8

RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Beau Pribula accounted for two touchdowns and Virginia rolled past North Carolina State 34-8 on Saturday at Scott Stadium.

Pribula completed 9 of 11 passes for 155 yards and added 110 yards rushing. Xay Davis rushed for a touchdown, Da’Shawn Martin caught a 47-yard touchdown pass and Xavier Brown added a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown.

Virginia built a 17-0 halftime lead behind Will Bettridge’s 47-yard field goal and Brown’s 1-yard touchdown run. Pribula connected with Martin for a 47-yard score in the third quarter, and Davis added a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth. Bettridge finished with two field goals.

North Carolina State’s only touchdown came in the third quarter, when W. Wilson scored on a 1-yard run and D. Desinor converted the 2-point pass. The Wolfpack managed 84 yards passing from CJ Bailey and 33 yards rushing.

Defensively, Popo Aguirre led N.C. State with 18 tackles. Brandyn Hillman intercepted a pass for Virginia. The Cavaliers improved to 1-0, while the Wolfpack dropped to 0-1.