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Virginia Cavaliers Dominate at Bryce Jordan Center Against Penn State Lady Lions

In a display of offensive consistency, the Virginia Cavaliers secured a commanding victory over the Penn State Lady Lions with a final score of 89-68. The Cavaliers improved their record to an impressive 1-0, while the Lady Lions fell 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 at Bryce Jordan Center saw the Virginia Cavaliers take control from the start. The first quarter set the tone for what was to come as they outscored their opponents by 15 points, ending it with a score of 22-7. They maintained this momentum in the second quarter, matching their opening points tally and heading into halftime with a solid lead.


The third quarter showcased the Cavaliers' ability to sustain pressure as they racked up another 24 points against Penn State's defense. The Lady Lions managed to put up a fight during this period, scoring 20 points themselves but were unable to close the gap significantly. In the final quarter, both teams scored an equal number of points (21), but it was too late for Penn State to mount a comeback.


Key players from Virginia made substantial contributions throughout each quarter; however, specific player statistics were not provided in this summary. Their performance across all four quarters demonstrates that every member on court played their part in securing this win.


On defense, Virginia limited Penn State's scoring opportunities and held them under seventy points for the entire game. This defensive effort complemented their own offensive output and proved crucial in maintaining their lead throughout all four quarters.


Looking ahead, fans of Virginia can catch their next game against UNC Wilmington Seahawks at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville on December 4th at 2 PM Eastern Time. While no broadcast networks are listed for coverage of this upcoming match-up between these two teams, supporters will undoubtedly be eager to see if Virginia can continue its winning ways on home turf.

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