Virginia knocks off Georgia Tech, 82-75
The Virginia Cavaliers followed up their first ACC victory of the season with an 82-75 win over the No. 20 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
The Cavaliers trailed by one-point heading into halftime, but they were clearly the more energized team in the second half.
New head coach Tony Bennett has made hustle a point of emphasis, and he loved his team’s effort.
A late, 16-4 run by Virginia in the second half ended up being the difference in the game, giving them their second ACC win of the year.
Sylven Landesberg, the team’s prize recruit, led the way with 22 points. He also added five assists.