WISE – The UVA Wise men's basketball team were thankful for their scoring this Thanksgiving weekend as they had a cornucopia of points in their 146-55 win over the Virginia University of Lynchburg Saturday afternoon on the Quillen Court.
Several new school records were set in the victory, which was a final non-conference tuneup for the Cavs, who open South Atlantic Conference play next week.
The Cavaliers showcased a strong performance with 42 assists and 80 points in the paint.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Result: UVA Wise 146, VUL 55
Records: UVA Wise (6-1), VUL (0-10)
Location: Wise, Virginia | The Quillen Court in the David J. Prior Convocation Center
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UVA Wise dominated the first half against the Dragons, opening with a layup by
Evan Ramsey at the 19:40 mark. The Dragons tied the score on their next possession with a layup from David Todd. A pull-up jumper by
Yoro Diallo then sparked a 10-2 run.
Patrick Shelley and
Anderson Cummins then hit key 3-pointers to extend their lead. Turnovers by the Dragons and extremely hot shooting in the first half by UVA Wise (72.9 percent from the field 69.2 percent from three-point range) led to a series of big runs. Ramsey's scoring inside and a defensive stand, including several blocks, helped the Highland Cavaliers secure a commanding 82-30 lead by the end of the half.
- The Cavs maintained a strong lead throughout the second half against Virginia-Lynchburg outscoring the Dragons 64-25 for the period.
Kam Roberts opened the scoring with a dunk at the 19:22 mark and added two free throws shortly after.
Max Lidman and
Hensley Ward contributed with three-pointers, further extending the lead. Kolier Pruitt provided a Sportscenter highlight around the 14:26 mark as he rebounded a missed Cavalier three-pointer with one hand in mid-jump and threw it down in the same motion. He followed that up with a steal and another dunk seconds later.
Cole Caywood and
Caden Giles effectively controlled the paint with multiple rebounds and put-backs. The Dragons' efforts, highlighted by Zaquavious Baker's three-point shooting, were insufficient to close the gap, resulting in a dominating 146-55 final score for UVA Wise.
GETTING WISE
- Six UVA Wise players scored in double figures, with three more scoring nine points.
- Diallo led all scorers with 18 points, while
Evan Ramsey had 17 points from 8-8 shooting in less of ten minutes of play.
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Cole Caywood scored 15 points and six rebounds.
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Max Lidman and
Anderson Cummins had eleven points each, and
Kam Roberts chipped in ten points.
- The Cavs shot 64.8 percent (59-91) for the game from the field and 50.0 percent (18-36) from three-point range. They outrebounded the Dragons by a 69-18 margin.
- Multiple school records fell in the win today:
- Most points in a game – 146 (previously 129 vs. Cincinnati Christian on Nov. 5, 2010 in Greear Gym) – that game was in overtime while this one was in regulation.
- Most points in the Prior Center – 146 (previously 121 vs. Limestone on Feb. 10, 2024)
- Most points in a half – 82 (previously 67 vs. Notre Dame (OH) on Jan. 10, 2017)
- Largest margin of victory – 91 (previously 70 vs. Southern Vermont on Nov. 9, 1990)
- Most assists in a game - 42
- Most rebounds in a game - 69
UP NEXT
The Highland Cavaliers will face open SAC play when they host Wingate on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. It will be the season opener for both teams and the Bulldogs enter the game with a 4-1 record after also reaching the century mark earlier today with their 100-59 win over Belmont Abbey.
