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Malik Thomas Scores 20 as No. 23 Virginia Routs Cal 84-60 in ACC Home Opener

The win showcased Virginia's balance and interior dominance.

Overview

  • Virginia improved to 13-2 overall and 2-1 in the ACC while moving to 9-0 at home; Cal dropped to 13-3 and 1-2 in league play.
  • The Cavaliers assisted on 23 of 30 made shots and controlled the glass with a 45-26 rebounding advantage.
  • Ugonna Onyenso posted four blocks and nine rebounds as Virginia limited Cal to 35% shooting from the field.
  • Former Virginia guard Dai Dai Ames led Cal with 18 points, with Justin Pippen scoring 17 and John Camden adding 15.
  • Virginia closed the first half on a 23-11 surge, opened the second with an 18-4 run, and has scored 80-plus in 14 of 15 games despite going 15-for-23 at the line.