The University of Virginia (UVA) men's basketball team opened their season with a game against Tarleton State. UVA's starting lineup included transfers Andrew Rohde and Jake Groves. Reece Beekman, another UVA guard, was named to the Naismith Trophy preseason watch list. Beekman had an impressive performance in the first half, scoring 11 points, four assists, three steals, a block, and a rebound. Isaac McKneely also contributed with 11 points and three rebounds. UVA dominated the game, winning with a final score of 80-50.
NC State opens its season with an 84-43 win over Charlotte. Five players in double figures. Aziaha James leads the way with 26 points.
Player by Player breakdown of NC State's season-opening win over Citadel. https://t.co/zjqDj1U68J
Meanwhile, down in Blacksburg, #Hokies open the season with a 100-55 win over Coppin State. Sean Pedulla (15 points, 10 assists) and Lynn Kidd (14 points, 11 rebounds) each with double-doubles.
Kansas leads North Carolina Central 70-23 in its opener, by the way. Still 15 minutes to go. Hunter Dickinson has 19, 7 and 4 assists, 8 of 9 FG, 3 of 3 3s.
Reece Beekman and Isaac McKneely combined for 31 points as #UVA rolled by Tarleton State 80-50 in the season-opener on Monday night. The 'Hoos went 10 for 22 at the 3-point line. https://t.co/4ROURYknqb
Virginia with a comfortable 80-50 win over Tarleton State to open the season. Beekman with 16, McKneely with 15, and Dunn with 12 in the win. Hoos shot well from three (46%), but need to get that number up at the charity stripe.
#UVA's returners - Beekman, Bond III, Dunn, McKneely and Murray - have combined for 54 of the team's 74 points so far. 'Hoos lead Tarleton State 74-47 with 2:55 to play.
Reece Beekman has 11 pts, four assists, three steals, a block and a rebound in the first half for Virginia. Went 4-6 from the field and 3-3 from the line. McKneely 3-5 from 3 with 11 pts, 3 boards, and 2 assists. Leon Bond III with 10 points and 6 boards in 9 minutes.
HALFTIME: #UVA 43, Tarleton State 19 Reece Beekman with 11 points and 4 assists. Isaac McKneely with 11 points, 3 rebounds 2 assists; Leon Bond III 10 points and 5 boards. 'Hoos went 5 for 9 from 3-point range, with McKneely hitting 3 of those.
Dante Harris and Reece Beekman playing together now in the backcourt for #UVA, with Harris running point and Beekman playing off the ball.
Freshman Blake Buchanan and redshirt freshman Leon Bond III the first off the bench and into the game for #UVA. And Bond immediately contributes an offensive rebound. 'Hoos lead Tarleton State 16-9 with 14:20 to play in the first half.
#UVA has gotten 3s from Ryan Dunn, Andrew Rohde and Isaac McKneely and leads 11-6 with 17:10 left in the first half against Tarleton State.
#UVA starting lineup for tonight's opener against Tarleton State: Reece Beekman, Ryan Dunn, Isaac McKneely, Jake Groves and Andrew Rohde.
The starters have been posted for Virginia vs. Tarleton State. Two transfers -- Rohde and Groves -- in the lineup to kick things off this season. https://t.co/jQoIvffgZ1
#UVA guard Reece Beekman named to the Naismith Trophy preseason watch list. He'll have a bigger role on offense, defense and as a leader this basketball season. https://t.co/TgIRaWaeFP
#UVA opens its basketball season tonight vs Tarleton State. A look at the transfers... On Minor: https://t.co/snpimEcGUB On Groves: https://t.co/1aYEjy0dey On Rohde: https://t.co/ZyJ7xDP12X On Harris: https://t.co/2g1tKxXSUx On putting the group together: https://t.co/tNLoKQXuDv