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Virginia Defeats American 63-58 - Recap
Virginia got 21 points from Elijah Saunders en route to a 63-58 victory over American on Sunday at John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia got 13 points from Taine Murray and another 11 points from Isaac McKneely. Andrew Rohde contributed 4 assists, while Elijah Saunders cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
American got a 16-point performance from Matt Mayock, who was supported by 12 points from Colin Smalls. Lincoln Ball had 3 assists in a losing cause for American, while Matt Rogers grabbed 7 rebounds.
Virginia led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Virginia had a 30-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Virginia heads into a battle against NC State. American, meanwhile, will have their next action against UMBC.