Virginia had a dominant performance in their 67-41 victory over Holy Cross, with Dai Dai Ames leading the way with 16 points. The Cavaliers started strong with a 22-7 run and never looked back, leading 34-21 at halftime. Holy Cross struggled offensively, going scoreless in the final six minutes of the game. Virginia’s trio of Ames, Andrew Rohde, and Isaac McKneely combined for eight of the team’s nine 3-pointers. Meanwhile, Max Green was the top scorer for Holy Cross with 16 points. The Cavaliers extended their lead to 20 points in the second half and ultimately secured the win. This was the first meeting between the two teams.
With this win, Virginia improves to a 5-2 record and has now won back-to-back games. Their next challenge will be against No. 18 Florida on Wednesday. The Cavaliers showed their strength on both ends of the court in this game, setting the tone early and never letting up. They will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matchups. Holy Cross, on the other hand, drops to a 4-4 record after this loss. Despite the defeat, they will regroup and prepare for their next game. Virginia’s performance in this game will surely be a confidence boost as they continue their season.
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