Virginia Cavaliers Host Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in Non-Conference Matchup
The Cavaliers aim to maintain their undefeated home record as they face a struggling Wildcats team on Thursday night.
- The Virginia Cavaliers, with a 5-4 record, will face the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, who are 2-6 this season, at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Virginia is 4-0 at home this season and ranks second in the ACC in limiting opponents’ scoring, allowing just 62.3 points per game on 40.6% shooting.
- Bethune-Cookman has struggled on the road, holding a 0-5 away record, and allows an average of 75.9 points per game, significantly more than Virginia’s 61.7 points per game scoring average.
- Key players include Virginia’s Isaac McKneely, averaging 13.6 points per game on 45.8% shooting, and Bethune-Cookman’s Brayon Freeman, who is averaging 16.5 points per game.
- The Cavaliers are favored by 15.5 points, with an over/under set at 126, reflecting Virginia’s strong defensive performance and Bethune-Cookman’s offensive struggles.