Now 10 games into the season, the team is beginning to find its footing as one of the best offensive teams in the country.
“[Jacari’s] was just one of those performances where, every time he was open and he had it, you could hear the crowd going, ‘yes!,’” Odom said.
The Cavaliers (7-1, 0-0 ACC) broke a stalemate just five minutes into the game, leading by double digits for the final half hour of play.
Virginia left the game with positive results on two major percentage points.
“I think it was just a great college basketball game all around," Odom said. "Had a lot of drama, players making big-time plays throughout. It was a really physical game.”
The Cavaliers’ full-court pressure should be tested this weekend against two disciplined offenses with top-tier athleticism.
This year, Virginia will send four competitors to Orlando — two of its top singles players and both of its leading doubles pairings.
Three singles players and a doubles pairing will travel to Orlando, Fla., for the tournament, held Nov. 18-23.
“I was so happy to see the ball go in,” Onyenso said. “I’ve waited so long for this.”
“We salute you."
