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No. 9 Virginia Beats Villanova 93-71 in Exhibition Finale

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No. 9 Virginia Beats Villanova 93-71 in Exhibition Finale

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No. 9 Virginia defeated Villanova 93-71 in its final preseason exhibition, using a 16-0 first-half run to take control and holding a 51-39 halftime lead. Five Cavaliers scored in double figures, led by Thijs De Ridder with 17 points and Elijah Gertrude with 16, while Virginia’s 17 three-pointers and balanced offense fueled the win. The Cavaliers outscored the Wildcats 42-32 after halftime and finished their exhibition schedule with a second straight victory.

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