RALEIGH, N.C. (Interstat) — Virginia built a 20-point halftime lead and cruised to a 76-61 victory over North Carolina State in Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball Saturday at Lenovo Center.

The Cavaliers, now 12-2, dominated the first half, leading 40-20 at the break. The Wolfpack, which fell to 10-5, outscored Virginia in the second half but never threatened. Sam Lewis led Virginia with 23 points. Thijs De Ridder added 14 points and six rebounds. Quadir Copeland paced North Carolina State with 15 points. Attendance was 16,144. Virginia entered as a 3.5-point underdog but controlled the game throughout.