CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Ryan Dunn scored 15 points, including a highlight dunk in the first half, and Virginia eased by Texas Southern 62-33 on Thursday night.
It was Virginia’s first meeting with a SWAC opponent since a 90-34 win over Grambling State on Nov. 22, 2016.
Virginia held Texas Southern to 26% shooting. The Cavaliers also scored 21 points off of 20 Tiger turnovers.
Leon Bond III and Reece Beekman each added eight points for Virginia (4-0), which didn’t score at least 73 points for the first time this season. Dunn was 3 of 5 from the field and 8 of 9 at the free-throw line. Virginia made 15 of 21 free throws, compared to 6 of 11 for Texas Southern.
Virginia led 26-14 at halftime as Texas Southern was just 5-of-24 shooting with 11 turnovers.
Jahmar Young Jr. and PJ Henry each had a team-high seven points for Texas Southern (0-3).
Virginia plays Wisconsin in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Monday.
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