ncaab Game Recap
Virginia Cavaliers vs West Virginia Mountaineers Wrap - Virginia Wins 56-54
Virginia got 13 points from Ryan Dunn as they ran past West Virginia 56-54 on Wednesday at Suncoast Credit Union Arena.
Virginia earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -9.5-point spread.
Reece Beekman had 12 points for Virginia and Isaac McKneely chipped in with 8 points. Reece Beekman had 5 assists for them, while Leon Bond III was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
West Virginia got a 17-point performance from Quinn Slazinski, who was supported by 17 points from Jesse Edwards. Kobe Johnson had 6 assists in a losing cause for West Virginia, while Jesse Edwards grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Virginia were victorious, as the score was 26-24 at the break.
The rebound battle favored West Virginia as they grabbed 36 boards, while Virginia only had 26
Next game, Virginia takes its act home to face Texas A&M looking for another win. For West Virginia, they head home to face Bellarmine.