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Virginia Cavaliers Set to Host North Carolina State Wolfpack at John Paul Jones Arena

As the Virginia Cavaliers prepare to welcome the North Carolina State Wolfpack to the John Paul Jones Arena, fans are anticipating an exciting matchup. The Cavaliers have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, which could play a significant role in their upcoming game.


Nov 25, 2022; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers players celebrate on the bench in the final minutes against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks in the second half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three games, the Cavaliers have experienced both highs and lows. Their most recent game against Memphis Tigers ended in a disappointing 54-77 loss on the road. Despite putting up a strong first half with 32 points, they faltered in the second half, adding only 22 more points to their tally. The team struggled from beyond the arc with just 21 percent three-point shooting and turned over the ball 18 times.


However, prior to that setback, Virginia secured a narrow victory over Northeastern Huskies with a score of 56-54 at home. This win was marked by better control of turnovers (only five) and an impressive assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.6. Yet again though, three-point shooting was not at its best at just 14 percent.


The performance against North Carolina Central Eagles showed what this team is capable of when firing on all cylinders – securing a comfortable win with a scoreline of 77-47. The Cavaliers dominated across various metrics: they shot an efficient 54 percent from the field and an impressive nearly 43 percent from deep while also showcasing their playmaking abilities with an outstanding assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly five.


The upcoming game presents another opportunity for Virginia to capitalize on its strengths – particularly its ability to facilitate ball movement leading to high-percentage shots – while aiming for consistency in long-range shooting which has been fluctuating recently.


John Paul Jones Arena has been kinder to Virginia than away venues this season; thus playing at home might provide them that extra edge needed for success against NC State Wolfpack.


Fans can catch all action live on January 25th via ACC Network or attend it personally at John Paul Jones Arena located in Charlottesville where both teams will vie for dominance on court starting from midnight Eastern Time.

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