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Recap - Virginia Defeats Clemson 66-65
Virginia grabbed a 66-65 win over Clemson on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from Jake Groves at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Virginia were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.
Isaac McKneely had 14 points for Virginia and Reece Beekman chipped in with 14 points. Reece Beekman had 4 assists for them, while Ryan Dunn was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Clemson got 19 points from PJ Hall in a losing cause and another 14 points from Joseph Girard III. Ian Schieffelin contributed 3 assists for them, while Ian Schieffelin had 9 rebounds.
Virginia led at halftime, 34-27.
Virginia won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-29.
Virginia heads into a battle against Miami. Clemson, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Carolina.