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MGM Grand Main Event Heavyweight - Baylor Bears vs Virginia Cavaliers Recap - Virginia Wins 86-79
Virginia got a 26-point performance from Armaan Franklin as they ran past Baylor 86-79 on Friday at T-Mobile Arena.
Virginia won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.0-point spread as underdogs.
Kadin Shedrick had 17 points for Virginia and Ben Vander Plas chipped in with 14 points. Reece Beekman had 10 assists for them, while Kihei Clark was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 4 boards.
Baylor got a 20-point performance from Keyonte George, who was supported by 19 points from LJ Cryer. Adam Flagler had 7 assists in a losing cause for Baylor, while Caleb Lohner grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Baylor were victorious, as the score was 33-31 at the break.
Baylor won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 21-19.
Next game, Virginia takes its act home to face Maryland-Eastern Shore looking for another win. For Baylor, they head home to face McNeese State.