One year ago, the Hoos were lethargic in their final game before Christmas and paid for it in the form of a devastating loss to a bad ODU team. Tonight, the Hoos were lethargic in their final game before Christmas, but this time UVA escaped unscathed with a 66-56 victory over Norfolk State. With the win, Virginia improves to 9-3 with one game remaining before ACC play begins.
UVA earned the win with two bursts of sound and inspired basketball. Out of the gates, the Hoos grabbed a quick 11-4 lead four minutes into the game, behind a new-look small starting lineup. London Perrantes, Malcolm Brogdon, Joe Harris, Justin Anderson, and Darion Atkins were the starting five, as Akil Mitchell came off the bench for the first time this year. Anderson, who led the team with 14 points and 8 rebounds, contributed with two FGs and two assists in that early run. Harris finished the game with 12 points
