NC Central vs. Virginia: The #18 Cavaliers were tested in their season opener by NC Central. Virginia trailed 44-43 with 14:21 left in the second half, but the Cavaliers finished strong and won the game 73-61. Virginia hit 11 three-pointers and had a 22-9 made free throw advantage. Armaan Franklin led UVA in scoring with 21 points. Reece Beekman, Kadin Shedrick, and Francisco Caffaro each scored 10 points.