Virginia Basketball Double Bonus: Virginia Tech

When Virginia and Virginia Tech prepared for their first meeting of the year earlier this week, both teams knew what the opposing defense would present and that each could be stingy at times. Plus, both teams knew that their preferred tempo could also suppress the score a bit. Instead, an offensive showdown developed at the John Paul Jones Arena that UVA won 78-68.

Statistically, the Hoos shot 50.9% from the floor overall and 92.3% from the free throw line while getting enough 3-pointers at a 34.8% clip to win. The Hokies made 49.1% of their shots overall and 44.4% of their 3-point attempts with a strong performance of their own. In the end, 10 total players scored in double figures.

So what helped the teams produce those numbers? The Double Bonus is back for a closer look.

Some Early Virginia Offense

Kihei Clark (20), Armaan Franklin (15), Jayden Gardner (12), Reece Beekman (11), and Ben Vander Plas (10) made up the double-digit scoring list for the Cavaliers. The three guards made 18 of 29 shots to lead the way. Much of the production once again came from the 3-man motion/interior triangle offense that’s been in heavy use over the last several games. Read about it other recent Double Bonus articles.

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