Pittsburgh 47, at Virginia 67

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — In a display of defensive dominance and opportunistic offense, the Virginia Cavaliers methodically dispatched the Pittsburgh Panthers 67-47 in an Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at a sold-out John Paul Jones Arena. The victory improved Virginia’s record to 19-3 overall and continued its formidable play at home. Pittsburgh, struggling through a difficult season, fell to 9-14. The most important part of the game was Virginia’s overwhelming defensive pressure in the first half, which built an insurmountable lead and set the tone for the entire contest. The Cavaliers, capitalizing on a cascade of Pittsburgh… Read more...