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Cavaliers Dominate at John Paul Jones Arena Against Lady Bears

In a commanding display of basketball, the Virginia Cavaliers outplayed the Morgan State Lady Bears with a final score of 84-28. The Cavaliers' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Lady Bears fall to 0-1.


Jan 22, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Taylor Valladay (2) looks to pass in the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

The game, held at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, saw the home team take control from the outset. The Cavaliers set the tone early in the first quarter with a solid lead of 14 points against their opponents' 10. They continued to build on this momentum in subsequent quarters, scoring 19 points in the second quarter while holding Morgan State to just four points.


The third quarter was particularly notable as Virginia showcased their offensive might by racking up an additional 30 points and further widening the gap between them and Morgan State who managed eight points. In a consistent performance throughout, Virginia concluded with another strong showing of 21 points in the fourth quarter against six from Morgan State.


Virginia's defense was equally formidable; they successfully contained Morgan State's offense throughout all four quarters. The home team's robust defensive play was evident as they limited their opponents to single-digit scoring in three out of four quarters.


The Cavaliers demonstrated a well-rounded team effort that contributed to their substantial victory margin. Their ability to maintain intensity and focus throughout each quarter without allowing any significant runs by Morgan State was key to securing such an unequivocal win.


Fans of Virginia can look forward to seeing if their team can carry this dominant form into their next game. The upcoming match will see them face off against Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium located in Durham, NC on December 22nd at ACC Network Extra for those wishing to tune into what promises to be an exciting encounter between these two teams.

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