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Virginia Downs Clemson 51-44 - Match Report
Braxton Key scored 19 points leading Virginia to a 51-44 victory over Clemson at John Paul Jones Arena on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Virginia were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -7.5.
Virginia got 13 points from Mamadi Diakite and another 10 points from Jay Huff. Kihei Clark contributed 10 assists, while Jay Huff cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Clemson got 16 points from Aamir Simms in a losing cause and another 11 points from Al-Amir Dawes. John Newman III contributed 3 assists for them, while Al-Amir Dawes had 8 rebounds.
Virginia was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Virginia won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-29.
Virginia heads into a battle against Louisville. Clemson, meanwhile, will have their next action against Notre Dame.