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Virginia Defeats Wright State 82-73, First NCAA Win Since 2019
Virginia defeated Wright State by a score of 82-73 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The win marks Virginia's first NCAA Tournament victory since their national title run in 2019.
Virginia earned an 82-73 victory over Wright State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in South Philadelphia. Wright State challenged the Cavaliers, but the favourites ultimately prevailed. Virginia's coach, Ryan Odom, previously coached Maryland-Baltimore County when they famously defeated Virginia in 2018. Odom, now with the third-seeded Cavaliers after finishing second in the ACC to Duke, acknowledged the game's difficulty. Virginia did not participate in the NCAA Tournament the previous season due to coach Tony Bennett's retirement. Before Friday's win, Virginia had not advanced past the tournament's first round since their national championship in 2019.
Key Facts
- Virginia defeated Wright State 82-73 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
- The game took place in South Philadelphia.
- This is Virginia's first NCAA Tournament win since 2019.
- Virginia's coach, Ryan Odom, formerly coached Maryland-Baltimore County.
- Maryland-Baltimore County defeated Virginia in 2018.
- Virginia finished second to Duke in the ACC.
- Virginia did not participate in the NCAA Tournament last season.
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Research Sources
- The Philadelphia Inquirer — Virginia stops Wright State's upset bid, earns its first NCAA Tournament win since 2019 national title