With the win, Virginia moves to 5-0 in conference play and remains the only unbeaten team in the ACC after Louisville's 72-78 loss to Miami Saturday night.
The Cavaliers’ (8-2, 4-0 ACC) 12 three-pointers and five players in double figures scoring were too much for the Fighting Irish (3-8, 0-5 ACC) to handle.
The Cavaliers (6-2, 2-0 ACC) used a strong second half on the defensive end and efficient offensive play throughout the night to down the Demon Deacons (3-2, 0-2 ACC).
The Cavaliers (4-1, 0-0 ACC) enjoyed a balanced scoring attack and stifling defense all afternoon against the Tribe (2-3, 0-0 CAA), as they jumped out to an early lead and never looked back.
The athletics department has not revealed specific details regarding the COVID-19 issues that led to the team pausing its season.
After tumbling 11 spots in the latest AP Poll, the Cavaliers flexed their muscles on both ends of the floor early in the game before coasting to a dominant victory over the Red Flash.
Despite a slightly shortened non-conference schedule, the Cavaliers will face one of the program’s most daunting schedules in recent years, highlighted by several marquee non-conference matchups.
The fourth-seeded Cavaliers (3-3-1, 2-3-1 ACC) upset the top-seeded Demon Deacons (7-2-0, 5-1-0 ACC) on the strength of two goals from junior forward Cabrel Happi Kamseu.
Virginia's 1-0 win over Syracuse, powered by a penalty kick in the 71st minute, led the team to its first shutout of the season Friday night.
The loss was certainly disappointing for Virginia fans as the Cavaliers had an opportunity to claim sole possession of first place in the ACC North with a win, and it appeared they might sneak out with a victory given their momentum heading into overtime.
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