Second-ranked Virginia, in its loss to #5 Houston, saw a better version of itself
Virginia got a glimpse at what it can be on Saturday. What it can be, with some work, is Houston.
Virginia got a glimpse at what it can be on Saturday. What it can be, with some work, is Houston.
The Houston Cougars came to Charlottesville with an opportunity to redeem themselves after blowing a lead late against Alabama last week.
#24 Virginia Tech actually trailed Grambling State by 10 midway through the first half, but a 21-2 run gave the Hokies the lead at the break, and it would turn into a 74-48 rout on Saturday at Cassell Coliseum.
Houston built an 11-point second-half lead, and then every time Virginia edged closer, the Cougars answered with a big three – three of them – to win Saturday’s Clash of the Titans in JPJ, 69-61.
It’s time. Second-ranked Virginia (8-0) hosts #5 Houston (10-1) in the fourth-ever all-Top 5 matchup in Charlottesville. I’m as close to courtside as I will get in JPJ. Follow along in the comments for live game updates, analysis, stats, kvetching, more.
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