ncaab Game Recap
Virginia Falls 54-44 Against North Carolina - Game Recap
Cormac Ryan scored 18 points leading North Carolina to a 54-44 victory over Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena on Saturday.
Bettors who backed North Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
North Carolina got 12 points from RJ Davis and another 10 points from Armando Bacot. Elliot Cadeau contributed 6 assists, while Armando Bacot cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Virginia got 12 points from Jordan Minor in a losing cause and another 10 points from Reece Beekman. Reece Beekman contributed 5 assists for them, while Jordan Minor had 10 rebounds.
North Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
North Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-33.
Next game, North Carolina takes its act home to face Miami looking for another win. For Virginia, they head on the road to face Boston College.