Virginia Outlasts Wright State in NCAA Playoff Opener
PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Jacari White scored 26 points to lead Virginia past Wright State 82-73 in a men’s NCAA Division I playoff game Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Cavaliers, now 30-5, used a 44-point second half to pull away after leading 38-43 at halftime. The Raiders, who finish 23-12, were led by Michael Imariagbe’s 19 points and Solomon Callaghan’s 18. Virginia’s interior dominance proved key, outscoring Wright State 28-16 in the paint. White, a guard from Orlando, Florida, was the game’s high scorer, fueling the Cavaliers’ offensive efficiency down the stretch to secure the victory.