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Cavaliers Set to Conquer Seminoles' Territory at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center

As the Virginia Cavaliers prepare to face off against the Florida State Seminoles at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Cavaliers have been showing a mix of performances in their recent outings, with an impressive victory followed by a tough loss.


Jan 14, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Isaac McKneely (11) celebrates a three point basket during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Memphis Tigers, despite putting up 54 points and showcasing defensive prowess with 8 steals and 14 assists, the Cavaliers fell short as they struggled from beyond the arc with only a 21 percent success rate on three-point attempts. Their field goal percentage stood at 39 percent overall.


However, in their penultimate game hosting Northeastern Huskies, Virginia managed to secure a win with a slightly better shooting performance of 42 percent from the field and an outstanding assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.6. Yet again, long-range shots were not falling as they would have hoped, hitting only 14 percent from three-point land.


Jan 14, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Isaac McKneely (11) works the ball around Florida State Seminoles guard Darin Green Jr (22) during the game at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

The most notable performance came when they hosted North Carolina Central Eagles earlier in December; here we saw what Virginia is capable of when firing on all cylinders – an emphatic victory characterized by stellar ball movement leading to 24 assists and efficient scoring inside with a two-point shooting percentage of an impressive 60 percent.


As we look ahead to their next challenge in Tallahassee, it's clear that consistent shooting will be key for Virginia if they wish to leave Florida victorious. Fans can expect them to leverage their strong defense and look for improved accuracy from distance which has been lacking in recent games.


The upcoming clash is scheduled for February 11th at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, FL. The game will tip-off just after midnight Eastern Time (February 10th local time) and can be caught live on The CW network for those eager Cavalier supporters not making the trip down south.

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