The Sports Xchange
Dec 22, 2017
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Kyle Guy scored a game-high 15 points to lead No. 13 Virginia past in-state opponent Hampton 82-48 on Friday night at John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia (11-1) got 14 points from freshman De'Andre Hunter and 10 points from sophomore guard Ty Jerome to follow up a 17-point performance by Jerome on Tuesday night against Savannah State. The Cavaliers shot 45 percent for the game and got 38 points from their bench to pull off the 34-point win.
Hampton (5-9) was held to 26 percent shooting as Virginia has now limited all 12 of its opponents this season to less than 50 percent. The Pirates were led by guard Jermaine Morrow with 11 points, which was eight under his season average of 19.
Virginia was relentless on the glass and outrebounded Hampton 46-32, including 17 offensive rebounds that led to 20 second-chance points.
After trailing by five points midway through the first half, Virginia used a 14-3 run to gain the advantage and used that momentum to take a 40-25 lead into the halftime break.
Despite shooting just 39 percent in the first 20 minutes, Virginia knocked down 12 of its 14 free throws and held Hampton to 35 percent shooting.
Virginia will have eight days off before they open ACC play at home against Boston College on Dec. 30.
NOTES: Hampton is now 1-16 all time against ACC schools. ... Virginia is 28-0 all time against MEAC opponents. ... Hampton junior G Akim Mitchell's brother Akil played four seasons for Virginia. ... The Cavaliers are 103-6 when scoring at least 70 points under Tony Bennett. ... Isaiah Wilkins had nine rebounds and three assists for Virginia.