The Virginia Cavaliers rebounded from their loss against Duke last Saturday with a 75-64 win over 12th ranked North Carolina. Malcolm Brogdon led the Cavs with 17. Justin Anderson added 16 for UVA, who at 20-1, is off to their best start in three decades. UVA shot 52% from the field for the game and held the Tar Heels to 38% shooting after halftime.
VCU Head Coach Shaka Smart spoke about who must step up in the absence of Briante Weber.
Richmond's Kendall Anthony was named A-10 Player of the Week.
VA. Sports and CIAA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace was part of the 7th annual VCU Massey Cancer Center's Capitol Square Basketball Challenge.