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Virginia Cavaliers vs North Carolina State Wolfpack Wrap - Virginia Wins 64-57

Virginia got 18 points from Trey Murphy III as they ran past North Carolina State 64-57 on Wednesday at PNC Arena.

The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -7.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors.

Sam Hauser had 18 points for Virginia and Jay Huff chipped in with 12 points. Kihei Clark had 6 assists for them, while Jay Huff was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

North Carolina State got a 23-point performance from Jericole Hellems, who was supported by 9 points from Manny Bates. Cam Hayes had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina State, while Jericole Hellems grabbed 5 rebounds.

Virginia was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

North Carolina State had a 28-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Virginia takes its act home to face Pittsburgh looking for another win. For North Carolina State, they head on the road to face Boston College.