Virginia Cruises Past Bucknell, Extends Unbeaten Start

Roster continuity with multiple returning starters has produced dominant early wins that now lead into a stiffer test at Maryland.

Overview

Virginia defeated Bucknell 95-61 in Charlottesville to improve to 4-0 on the season.
Chance Mallory led the Cavaliers with 16 points and six assists while Thijs De Ridder had 15 points, eight rebounds and four steals.
UVA controlled the game from the start by building a 22-point halftime lead and outrebounding Bucknell 52-29.
The team’s early success is tied to continuity from last season after retaining 10 of 11 players and includes preseason honors for De Ridder and Mallory.
The win continues clear early-season momentum for a top-10 Virginia team and sets up a tougher road matchup at Maryland that will better measure how the roster performs against stronger conference competition.