PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — A clash of styles and pedigrees is set for the NCAA Tournament when the high-scoring Wright State Raiders meet the disciplined Virginia Cavaliers on Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

The seed Raiders (23-11), champions of the Horizon League, ride a six-game winning streak into their playoff opener. Their offense has been potent, averaging 88.3 points during that stretch, including a 103-point outburst against Northern Kentucky on March 9. They are led by guard Kellen Pickett, who has averaged 15.3 points over his last seven games, including a 17-point, four-block performance in the conference title win over Detroit.

They face a monumental challenge in seed Virginia (29-5), which finished second in the ACC. The Cavaliers, known for their methodical pace and suffocating pack-line defense, allow just 60.2 points per game, ranking among the nation’s best. Their offense is powered by guard Sam Lewis, who has scored in double figures in seven of his last eight contests, including 17 in a narrow loss at Duke on March 14.

Virginia enters as a heavy favorite, installed with a -17.5 point spread. The over/under is set at 143.5, highlighting the contrast between Wright State’s uptempo attack and Virginia’s defensive grind.

The Raiders’ path to an upset likely requires a hot shooting afternoon and forcing turnovers to disrupt Virginia’s rhythm. The Cavaliers will aim to control tempo, exploit their size advantage inside—evidenced by Ugonna Onyenso’s nine-block game against Duke—and leverage their extensive postseason experience.

Friday’s matchup tips off at 12:10 p.m. EDT, with the winner advancing to the second round on Sunday.