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Women’s Basketball: Virginia defeats Green Bay, 66-61, in Puerto Rico opener

Chris Graham
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Virginia won its opener in the Discover Puerto Rico Shootout with a 66-61 win over Green Bay on Thursday at Coliseo Guillermo Angulo.

UVA (6-1) has now won five straight since a 95-51 blowout loss at Oklahoma on Nov. 8.

Kymora Johnson led the Cavaliers with 19 points and pulled down eight rebounds from the point guard spot.

Yonta Vaughn had 12 points and four assists, and Breona Hurd had 10 points and seven rebounds.

The ‘Hoos next play Washington State (3-3) in Puerto Rico, with a scheduled 4 p.m. ET Friday tip.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," a zero-time Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, and a member of zero Halls of Fame, is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].