Thomas’ Hot Hand Leads Virginia over Louisville

No. 16 UVA races to early lead, holds off 20th-ranked Louisville in key ACC win

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Malik Thomas made six 3-pointers and scored 19 points, Johann Grunloh added 16 points and No. 16 Virginia shot 55% in the second half to beat No. 20 Louisville 79-70 on Tuesday night. Thomas went 6 of 8 from beyond the arc and 6 of 9 overall for the Cavaliers (15-2, 4-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). Virginia shot just 40% from the field but led throughout and made 7 of 13 3-pointers after halftime in its first meeting with a rank…

Malik Thomas scores 19 points as No. 16 Virginia beats No. 20 Louisville 79-70

Malik Thomas made six 3-pointers and scored 19 points, Johann Grunloh added 16 points and No. 16 Virginia shot 55% in the second half to beat No. 20 Louisville 79-70.

No. 16 Virginia 79, No. 20 Louisville 70

VIRGINIA (15-2)

Thomas’ hot hand leads Virginia over Louisville

Cavaliers control tempo in 79-70 win over Louisville