North Carolina Central 62, at Virginia 81

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — Thijs De Ridder scored 20 points and Virginia used a dominant defensive performance to pull away from North Carolina Central for an 81-62 victory in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers improved to 2-0 on the young season, while the Eagles fell to 0-2. Virginia’s defense set the tone early, forcing the Eagles into difficult shots and capitalizing on turnovers. The Cavaliers finished with 18 points off turnovers and 18 fastbreak points, showcasing their ability to transition from defense to offense. North Carolina Central managed just 12 points… Read more...