National Basketball Association
Virginia 75, South Carolina State 38
When: 2:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 13, 2011
Where: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Virginia
Officials:
# Clinton Bernard, # Jamie Luckie, # Earl Robinson
Attendance:
8954
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Virginia won its season opener for the 14th straight year, easily defeating South Carolina State 75-38 on Sunday.
The Cavaliers (1-0) got balanced scoring throughout its lineup. K.T. Harrell and Joe Harris each hit three 3-point baskets and scored 13 points. They were the only Virginia players in double figures, but six others scored six or more points. All-ACC preseason choice Mike Scott, granted an extra season by the NCAA because of a medical hardship, scored eight points.
South Carolina State (1-1) was led by Omar Sanders with 13 points.
Virginia took a 33-18 halftime and drew little resistance from South Carolina State. The Cavaliers limited the Bulldogs to 25.5 percent from the field and South Carolina State’s Aaron Martin was 0-for-10 shooting.
Virginia improved its record to 17-0 against members of the MEAC and coach Tony Bennett is now 6-0 in season openers.
Top Game Performances
| South Carolina State |
|
Virginia |
|
Omar Sanders 13 |
Scoring |
KT Harrell 13 |
|
Khalif Toombs 3 |
Assists |
Malcolm Brogdon 4 |
|
Aaron Martin 6 |
Rebounds |
Mike Scott 15 |
|
Khalif Toombs 4 |
Free Throws Made |
James Johnson 6 |
|
Khalif Toombs 2 |
Steals |
Doug Browman 2 |
|
Dante Wooten 2 |
Blocks |
Jontel Evans 1 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team |
Points |
FG% |
3PM-3PA |
FTM-FTA |
Assists |
Rebounds |
Blocks |
Steals |
Turnovers |
| South Carolina State
|
38 |
25.5 |
3-16 |
9-20 |
6 |
24 |
3 |
7 |
|
| Virginia
|
75 |
49.0 |
8-19 |
17-23 |
18 |
41 |
2 |
9 |
|