
Inside the Numbers: Virginia flips the script, wins with offense
Carson Edwards, frustrated by De’Andre Hunter’s length early in the second half, decided, you know, he won’t defend me from 30 feet.

Carson Edwards, frustrated by De’Andre Hunter’s length early in the second half, decided, you know, he won’t defend me from 30 feet.

Last year, the anguish on Kyle Guy’s face was what defined Virginia basketball. The tears flowed, the shock and sadness set in, and Virginia was the team that had done the impossible — lost to a No. 16 seed.

Ty Jerome missed the second free throw, with 5.9 seconds left, Virginia down two. It wasn’t intentional. More on that later. Mamadi Diakite got his hands on the rebound, tipping it back. To the Purdue side of the court.

UVA Basketball coach Tony Bennett talks with reporters after the ‘Hoos defeated Purdue, 80-75, to win the South Regional Saturday night.

UVA Basketball players Kihei Clark, De’Andre Hunter and Jay Huff on the Elite Eight win over Purdue.

UVA Basketball coach Tony Bennett and players Kyle Guy, Ty Jerome, Mamadi Diakite and Jack Salt on the team’s win over Purdue that sends the ‘Hoos to the Final Four.

Chris Graham and Jeff Fife break down UVA Basketball’s wild 80-75 overtime win over Purdue that sends the ‘Hoos to their first Final Four in 35 years.

Kihei Clark chased down a rebound. Mamadi Diakite hit a buzzer-beater to send Virginia to an improbable overtime. The little things helped the ‘Hoos overcome a breathtaking effort from Purdue guard Carsen Edwards in an 80-75 overtime win that sends UVA basketball to its first Final Four in 35 years.

UVA Basketball is in the Elite Eight. The ‘Hoos (32-3) will play Purdue (26-9) in the NCAA South Regional final tonight at 8:49 p.m. on TBS.

UVA Baseball (16-10, 6-4 ACC) held on for a 4-3 victory over No. 4 NC State (25-2, 8-2 ACC) in the opening game of a three-game ACC road series at Doak Field at Dail Park on Friday night.
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