In a pivotal Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) basketball game, No. 10 North Carolina secured a 54-44 victory over Virginia at Charlottesville, marking their first win at this venue in 12 years since 2012. The game was crucial in the race for the ACC regular-season championship, with North Carolina moving into first place. Cormac Ryan was a standout performer for the Tar Heels, scoring 18 points with six 3-pointers. This win ended North Carolina's longest road losing streak against any opponent in program history. On the other hand, Virginia struggled offensively, shooting 27.6% from the field, which was their worst home shooting performance of the year. The Cavaliers' recent form has been concerning, with this game being the third in their last four where they scored fewer than 50 points. This loss raises questions about Virginia's prospects for an NCAA bid.
Kitley's up to 30, her eighth 30-point game of the season. There are nine minutes left. Season-high is 34 is well within reach. #Hokies
Georgia Amoore with a 14-point third quarter. #Hokies lead Carolina 57-47 headed to the fourth.
Friendly rim on that off-balance 3 by Georgia Amoore to end the third quarter, giving the #Hokies a 57-47 lead on UNC. Amoore scored 14 of her 16 points in the quarter. Kitley leading the way with 27.
#Hokies lead UNC 44-34 midway through the third quarter. Georgia Amoore has eight of VT's 11 points this quarter.
UNC outscores VT 22-12 in the second quarter to trail by just six points at the half. #ncaaW
It's 29-17 #Hokies with 4:41 left in the half. Elizabeth Kitley is the constant, as usual. She's got 14 points on 4-for-7 shooting, with six points at the free throw line.
It's 29-17 #Hokies with 4:41 left in the half. Elizabeth Kitley is the constant, as usual. She's got 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
After Carolina's opening 3, #Hokies close opening quarter on a 21-2 bender. Matilda Ekh with back-to-back 3s to close the quarter.
It's 21-5 #Hokies after one quarter. Back-to-back threes by Matilda Ekh to close things out. UNC was 2-for-13 from the floor with five turnovers in the first 10 minutes.
An 18-2 run for the #Hokies, who are taking it to UNC here in Cassell, now ahead by 13. The Tar Heels had 11 straight empty possessions against VT's defense, which has looked pretty good so far.
UNC scored the first bucket but hasn't scored since. Cayla King's long 3 gives the #Hokies an early 7-3 lead in what's been a fairly sloppy start for both sides. Six total turnovers in five and a half minutes.
Owls shooting 4-7 from floor and getting way too many easy looks inside. 6 of their 9 pts have come in the paint. Goldin already has 4. Tigers are just 3-9 from floor here in the early going. https://t.co/4nFqdZGOkE
#UVa falls to UNC and becomes only second ACC team in shot-clock era to score fewer than 50 points in three consecutive league games. Are Cavaliers shooting themselves out of NCAA bid? ⬇️ https://t.co/6NXtsTFFR1
Clemson is 9 of 10 from the free-throw line. FSU hasn't yet attempted one. It may be one of those nights...
Clemson made its first three shots, all in the paint. But four turnovers apiece for Clemson and FSU. Tigers missed an opportunity to build an early lead. 7-6, FSU, with 15:29 left first half.
Clemson made its first three shots, all in the paint. But four turnovers apiece for both teams. 7-6, FSU, with 15:29 left first half.
#UVA's defense kept it in the game against No. 10 North Carolina, but a 27.6% shooting performance was too much to overcome. 'Hoos fell 54-44, their third loss in the last four games. "We were getting enough stops. We weren’t putting the ball in the hole." https://t.co/WSfJpGFob7
Final media timeout and Pitt has its biggest lead of the game, taking a 77-57 advantage into the final 3:17. Blake Hinson just got to 20 points with a three-pointer, while Jaland Lowe has 18 - his highest total since he scored 20 at N.C. State.
Cormac Ryan scored 18 points on six 3-pointers and No. 10 North Carolina moved into first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 54-44 victory against Virginia on Saturday. https://t.co/1OkulGhDzK
First win for UNC on the road at Virginia since Feb. 25, 2012. That day here, the Tar Heels started a lineup of Kendall Marshall, Reggie Bullock, Harrison Barnes, John Henson and Tyler Zeller. Roy Williams was Carolina’s coach and Hubert Davis still was working for ESPN. https://t.co/CpV6MdeCSa
Under-12 timeout and Pitt has taken over the game. The Panthers were down 42-40, but a 16-0 run highlighted by three's from Bub Carrington and Guillermo Diaz Graham and a pair of jump shots from Jaland Lowe keyed the big run to change the game.
Under-16 media timeout and it's a lively one here with Pitt up 44-42. Jaland Lowe has scored twice in this half and Zack Austin scored to get to 7 points and 8 rebounds in the game. There have been four lead changes so far in the second half, and that trend figures to continue.
#UVA had its worst home shooting performance of the year. Cormac Ryan had his best shooting day as a Tar Heel. No. 10 North Carolina held off Virginia 54-44. https://t.co/WSfJpGFob7
Virginia’s last 3 games: 49 points in a win over Wake 41 points in a loss at Virginia Tech 44 points in a loss to UNC
Yes Carolina fans relieved as @UNC_Basketball goes into @UVAMensHoops & gets 54-44 victory . It is the Tar Heels 1st W at UVA in 11 years. Lost last 8 times in Virginia .
Final: UNC 54, Virginia 44. Tar Heels first win here since 2012. Almost exactly 12 years to the day. Had been a long time. UNC back in control in race for ACC regular season. https://t.co/8t5WsGuUJT
UNC snaps its winless streak at Virginia, gets its first win in Charlottesville since 2012 (in nine tries). Was the longest road losing streak against any opponent in program history. Cormac Ryan's six 3s carried the Tar Heels offensively.
UNC 47, Virginia 37; 3:17 left. Lots of Hoos headed for the exits here. Tar Heels a few minutes away from their first victory in this building in 12 year.s
First media timeout and Pitt is up 7-2. The Panthers made their first three field goals - two in the paint and a logo three from Blake Hinson - but they've missed three since then. One thing to watch: Bub Carrington picked up his second foul less than four minutes into the game.
7-0 start for Pitt, with a logo 3 from reigning ACC Player of the Week Blake Hinson. Less than ideal start for the #Hokies.
Honestly remarkable it’s a 10 point game considering Virginia is shooting 5-30 and UNC is 5-12 from three.
Cormac Ryan has his fourth 3-pointer of the first half and North Carolina leads 21-8 with 4:32 left before the break. #UVA is 3 for 24 shooting.
UNC 14, Virginia 6; 7:10 1H. Woof. Tar Heels with nine points in first 4:03, then three points in next seven and a half minutes, until Cadeau's recentish layup. And, compared to Virginia, UNC putting on an offensive clinic. Cavaliers are ... *3-for-21*. https://t.co/TRzV6xQ6ei
#UVA's defense has been sharp. Reece Beekman has been great on RJ Davis, who is 0 for 3 with a turnover. And it won't matter if the 'Hoos can't score. Virginia is 3 for 20 to start this game and trails 14-6 with 7:40 left in the half.
UNC 9, Virginia 4; 15:33 1H. Nice start here for the Tar Heels. Every starter has scored except Davis. They're getting good looks early in the shot clock and so far have been successful speeding things up a bit.
No. 10 North Carolina at #UVA at JPJ in 30 minutes. Tar Heels have lost their last 8 games here: On free-throw woes: https://t.co/KQCKzS8i0U Teel & Barber podcast: https://t.co/N7l7mzAD60 On the matchup: https://t.co/bkFSNZpQyE
Back for more in Charlottesville. Big game, indeed, here this afternoon in the Commonwealth. Significant implications in the race for the ACC regular season championship. UNC seeking its first victory here since 2012. https://t.co/b8ToYoVNV6
Big one for the #Hokies today at Pittsburgh as Mike Young's team tries to fight out of the first day games in the ACC tournament in Washington D.C. @BermanRoanoke has a preview... https://t.co/ooR4qIWHhi
To beat No. 10 UNC today, #UVA will need to score. So it can’t afford to leave a ton of points at the free-throw line … https://t.co/aOBowYlUTB