No. 9 Virginia beat Villanova 93-71 in an exhibition at Finneran Pavilion, using relentless pressure and 15 made 3-pointers to take control. Devin Royal led Villanova with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Tyler Perkins added 20. The Wildcats finished exhibition play 2-1 and next open the regular season against Notre Dame in Rome on Nov. 1.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Virginia 93, Villanova 71.
  • Virginia made 15 3-pointers and scored 19 points off turnovers, compared with 7 for Villanova.
  • Five Cavaliers scored in double figures.
  • Villanova exhibition record: 2-1.
Yes, But

Villanova mounted a comeback and cut the deficit to five late in the first half, but Virginia answered with a 10-2 run before the break. The Wildcats also had to manage without Oregon transfer Kwame Evans Jr., who missed the game with a left-leg injury.

What's Next

Villanova opens its regular season against Notre Dame at the Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome on Nov. 1.

Bottom Line

Virginia’s pressure, depth and perimeter shooting exposed areas Villanova will need to address before the games count.