Virginia Cavaliers Triumph Over Ohio State
In a thrilling encounter on Saturday at the Bridgestone Arena, the No. 15 ranked Virginia Cavaliers triumphed over Ohio State with a final score of 70-66, marking their sixth consecutive victory. The Cavaliers improved their overall season record to 22 wins against 3 losses. Malik Thomas and Sam Lewis were pivotal for Virginia, each contributing 13 points to the team’s efforts.
Ohio State’s Standout Performance
Ohio State’s standout performance came from Bruce Thornton, who scored 28 points and achieved a career milestone by tallying the 500th assist of his time on the court. Additionally, Amare Bynum was instrumental for the Buckeyes, adding 15 points and grabbing six rebounds in what was a rare nonconference matchup for Ohio State, their first such game in nearly four decades.
Game Highlights
The match was tightly contested, with both teams entering halftime tied at 37 after Virginia overcame an early deficit. Despite Ohio State stretching their lead to six points with fewer than ten minutes left in the game, Virginia responded with a critical 6-0 scoring run to level the contest. In the game’s closing moments, Lewis intercepted a pass that led to a swift layup, putting Virginia ahead 65-61 with just over a minute remaining. He later sealed the win with two successful free throws just 11 seconds before the final buzzer.
Injury Update
In a pre-game announcement, Ohio State disclosed that John Mobley Jr. would be out indefinitely due to a hand injury sustained during the previous week against Southern California. Mobley had started every game this season, averaging 15.1 points before his injury.
Looking Ahead
Virginia has been exceptional on away games, maintaining a 10-2 record when playing outside their home court, including a noteworthy 3-1 in neutral-site contests.
Looking ahead, Ohio State is set to face Wisconsin at home on Tuesday, while Virginia will travel to Georgia Tech for their next matchup on Wednesday.
