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March Madness - Virginia Defeats Oregon 53-49 - Recap

Virginia got 13 points from Ty Jerome en route to a 53-49 victory over Oregon on Thursday at KFC Yum! Center.

Virginia did not, however, defeat Oregon against the spread, which closed at -8.5 at most sportsbooks.

Kihei Clark had 12 points for Virginia and De'Andre Hunter chipped in with 11 points. Kihei Clark had 6 assists for them, while Mamadi Diakite was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Oregon got a 16-point performance from Louis King, who was supported by 11 points from Payton Pritchard. Payton Pritchard had 4 assists in a losing cause for Oregon, while Payton Pritchard grabbed 7 rebounds.

Virginia led at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Virginia as they grabbed 31 boards, while Oregon only had 29