Cavaliers Outshine Demon Deacons in a High-Scoring Affair at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
In a game that showcased offensive firepower, the Virginia Cavaliers emerged victorious over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons with an 87-79 scoreline. The Cavaliers' season record now stands at an impressive 0-0, while the Demon Deacons find themselves on the opposite end with a 0-0 tally. The match unfolded at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, where both teams engaged in a high-scoring battle.
The Virginia Cavaliers set the pace early on by securing a lead in the first quarter with 22 points to Wake Forest's 11. Despite being outscored in the second quarter, where they added only 16 points to their tally compared to Wake Forest's 21, they bounced back remarkably after halftime. A dominant third-quarter performance saw them rack up an additional 28 points, and they closed out their scoring with another strong showing of 21 points in the final quarter.
Virginia's offense was firing on all cylinders as they shot an impressive field goal percentage of fifty-three percent from across all ranges and were particularly lethal from beyond the arc, hitting thirteen three-pointers at a fifty percent clip. Their free throw accuracy was also notable as they made eighty-five percent of their attempts from the line.
Defensively, Virginia managed to block five shots and steal possession eight times throughout the game. They also dominated under both baskets with thirty-three total rebounds—seven offensive and twenty-six defensive—which contributed significantly to their control of play.
The team's distribution of ball was effective as well; seventeen assists were recorded during play which helped maintain their offensive rhythm against Wake Forest's defense. However, ball security was an area for potential improvement as seventeen turnovers were committed by Virginia players.
On Wake Forest's side, despite trailing behind for most parts of the game, there were moments that highlighted their resilience and ability to compete fiercely against Virginia. They managed nine steals and kept pushing until they tallied seventy-nine points by full-time whistle but fell short due to lower shooting percentages across all fronts compared to those posted by Virginia.
Looking ahead for fans of The Virginia Cavaliers is another opportunity for them to support their team when it hosts Syracuse Orange at John Paul Jones Arena located in Charlottesville on February 18th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming contest will be broadcasted nationally on ACC Network channel number six hundred twelve for viewers eager to catch every moment live.