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Know Virginia Basketball's Foe: Northeastern Huskies
Virginia’s balanced attack produced 4 double-figure scorers and a 42-33 rebounding edge in the opener.
On Friday, Virginia hosts the Northeastern Huskies in Charlottesville, looking to build on a dominant season-opening performance against Drexel.
Preseason Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year De Ridder led the Cavaliers to an 89-60 win over Drexel on Tuesday, scoring 24 points to pace the offense.
Northeastern arrives following a 93-85 loss to the Terriers, though coach Bill Coen welcomes back senior guard Rashad King, who spent last season at LSU.
Virginia enters with a physical edge, having compiled a 42-33 rebounding advantage and 29 fast-break points in their season opener against Drexel.
Cavaliers coach Ryan Odom emphasized his team was "playing physical and playing fast," while Coen noted his squad must avoid "froze" moments against zone defense.