Northwestern 78, at Virginia 83

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (Interstat) — In a game defined by trips to the free throw line and second-chance opportunities, the Virginia Cavaliers remained undefeated by outlasting the Northwestern Wildcats 83-78 on Friday night at the Greenbrier Resort. Virginia improved to 5-0, while Northwestern dropped to 4-1 in a non-conference matchup that was a part of a multi-team event. The Cavaliers built their victory not on shooting efficiency but on volume and discipline. Virginia attempted 36 free throws, converting 30, while Northwestern went 17 of 24 from the line. That 13-point disparity at the charity stripe proved decisive in the… Read more...