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Virginia Downs North Carolina Central 81-62 - Match Report
Virginia earned a 81-62 victory over North Carolina Central on Friday, getting 20 points from Thijs De Ridder at John Paul Jones Arena.
Malik Thomas had 12 points for Virginia and Ugonna Onyenso chipped in with 10 points. Dallin Hall had 7 assists for them, while Johann Grunloh was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
North Carolina Central got a 22-point performance from Gage Lattimore, who was supported by 18 points from Khouri Carvey. Dionte Johnson had 4 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina Central, while Khouri Carvey grabbed 11 rebounds.
Virginia led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Virginia won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-30.
Virginia heads into a battle against Hampton. North Carolina Central, meanwhile, will have their next action against Appalachian State.