In a notable NCAA tournament game, Colorado State took a commanding lead against Virginia, ending the first half ahead 27-14. Virginia struggled offensively, going scoreless for the final 9:20 of the first half and missing their last 15 shots. This performance marked Virginia's lowest scoring half of the season, with the team making only 5 field goals in the first half. Colorado State capitalized on their opportunities, making seven consecutive field goals at one point, and leading by double digits for the first time in the game, thanks in part to 7 points from Nique Clifford. The defensive effort from Colorado State was highlighted, holding Virginia to a mere 14 points at halftime and outscoring them in the paint 18-14.
Virginia got to 14 points with 9:20 to go in the first half … and didn’t score again before halftime. The Cavs then scored 12 more points in the next 19 minutes. Rip out my eyeballs.
15:19 second CSU 37 | UVA 18 Rams scored first eight and kept UVA off the board the first 3:23. That works
Virginia went 52 real-time minutes without a point. https://t.co/INgmvaV9YV
Virginia just went 51 actual minutes of real time between baskets.
Virginia scores for the first time in almost 13 minutes of game action. Cavaliers have 16 points with 16:20 left in the game.
Virginia just scored for the first time in 51 minutes of real time! They trail by 19, have put 16 points through 23.5 minutes of play.
Virginia still has 14 points.
Virginia has missed 16 straight field goals https://t.co/YgOQSo8YaQ
Virginia has had 14 points for atleast an hour
It has now been 50 minutes of real time since Virginia last made a field goal. They just airballed a shot.
It has been 50 minutes since Virginia scored a point. This is historic
UVA with only 14 points after the first quarter. Theyre going to need to pick up the pace significantly if they want to make this close by halftime
Tough first half for #Virginia. https://t.co/VBFlkxKrjE
Colorado State has more points in the paint (18) than Virginia has points (14). Since 2017, teams are 3-80 in the NCAA Tournament when trailing by at least 13 points at halftime. https://t.co/usS3TqP89I
It’s a defensive battle between @ColoradoStateU and Virginia. UVA didn’t score a point in the final 9:20 of the first half 🔒 https://t.co/Z2GbTbY8YB
Only 14 points at the half for Virginia 😩 https://t.co/yzFYdtYquq
Virginia scored 0 points in over 9 minutes 😳 https://t.co/ULVPtNwocA
Virginia against Colorado State: https://t.co/A0Vqc5BbEY
Virginia has 14 points. At halftime. https://t.co/UmK5VYf4bs
Virginia didn't score in the final 9:20....but Colorado State only scored 9pts in the same time...Mercifully halftime is here
Colorado State leads 27-14 at halftime 👀 Virginia hasn't scored in over 9 minutes 😅 https://t.co/e7kSeYS5Ey
That was Virginia’s lowest scoring half of the season in a season full of low scoring half’s. Cavaliers didn’t score in the final 9:20 of it. They did not make a field goal for the final 10:33. Colorado State leads them by 13 at the break.
Virginia has 14 points at the half. 14! At the half! In basketball! No points in the final 9:20. Not exactly picturesque…
Lot of people thinking Virginia did not deserve to get in. Sure looks like that. Only 14 points in the first half and didn't score in last minutes. Geez!
Virginia really got 14 American points in the first half of a NCAA tournament game?!? This is what you bypassed Indiana State for!?
Virginia started 2 for 11 Then went 3 for 3 And is 0 for 14 since No field goals in the last 10:30 No points in the last 9:20 Committee off to a great start.
Virginia made 5 field goals in the first half.
Virginia did not score over the final 9:20 of the first half: https://t.co/5xKiTuJB0E
UVA didn’t score in the last 9:19 of the first half. Almost an entire half. Dear lord.
Halftime CSU 27 | UVA 14 Rams used a 9-0 run to get in front. Held UVA -- the good defensive team in the game -- scoreless for the final 9:20 of the first half.
Sheesh, if I wanted to watch Virginia feel fortunate to have 14 points at halftime, I'd just watch Virginia football
It was 18-14 Colorado St with 10 min to go in the half. Virginia didn’t score again. You can ‘t make this stuff up 🏀 #MarchMadness https://t.co/l97l9jUp0r
Virginia scored 14 points in the first half! Definitely expand the tournament!
HALFTIME: Colorado State 27, Virginia 14
Virginia didn't score in the final 9:20 of the half and went 5 of 29 from the field (17.2 percent). Colorado State leads 27-14 at the break.
Cavaliers close first half with a scoreless drought of 9-plus minutes and by missing their final 15 shots. Colorado State leads 27-14. https://t.co/VbIsMaUWM1
Halftime: CSU leads Virginia 27-14. UVA went the final 9:20 without scoring. Missed their last 15 shots.
HALFTIME: Colorado State 27, #UVA 14 The 'Hoos ended the half on 9:20 scoring drought, missing their last 15 shots. I have no words.
UVA 14 points at the half lol
Colorado State leads by double digits for the first time this evening. An 11-2 Rams run as UVA hasn’t made a shot in over 7:00, missing its last 10 field goals. Almost like both these teams should not be playing in this game. 25-14 CSU with 2:29 to go in the first half.
2:29 first CSU 25 | UVA 14 Cartier hits a 3 and the Rams have the first double-digit lead of the game. Points in the paint: CSU 16, UVA 4
Virginia has now gone more than six minutes without a point. Down 11 under three minutes to play in the first half.
6:55 first CSU 18 | UVA 14 More good looks, but have misfired. Defense still showing out
9:39 first CSU 18 | UVA 12 Rams have hit 7 straight from the field. Clifford hit a corner 3. Then set up for one at the top, faked and passed to Scott for an easy dunk instead. Then a rejection on the other end. Seven points and four boards early for him.
Colorado State shredding the pack-line and has scored on six consecutive possessions. Rams lead #UVa 18-12.
Colorado State has made its past seven field goals with 7 points from Nique Clifford. Don’t see this all too often against this Virginia defense. Only ten minutes in, the Rams lead 18-12.
A 4-2 Virginia run over 6 minutes has them out in front, 4-2, over Colorado State.
If this was the first to four, Virginia would be looking great right now. (14:52 1H): Virginia 4, Colorado State 2 • NCAA First Four•
14:52 first UVA 4 | CSU 2 Rams look good on defensive end. Opened with a shot-clock violation. Offensively, getting good looks inside, can't connect. Just 1-of-6 from the field to start
Let's get going again! Virginia and Colorado State battle with a first-round spot on the line 🔥 #MarchMadness https://t.co/nuoryriPCO
#UVA and Colorado State are a combined 2 for 11 and this game is tied 2-2 with 4:30 off the clock.
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