Virginia vs. Arizona State Showdown: Live Updates from NCAA Tournament
The Virginia vs. Arizona State matchup in the NCAA Tournament first four carried a clear reward. The winner would move on to face Georgia in the tournament’s first round.
Game summary
Virginia jumped to an early lead and led 19-14 after the first quarter. The Cavaliers started 6-for-11 from the field in the opening minutes.
At halftime Virginia held a 30-22 advantage. The Cavaliers shot 38 percent overall and 23 percent from three. Arizona State managed 28 percent from the field and hit 3-of-9 from beyond the arc.
Romi Levy had eight points for Virginia through the break. The Hoos relied on balanced guard play in the first half.
The third quarter was tighter. Virginia led 40-36 at the end of the period. The Cavaliers endured a stretch without points, missing nine of ten attempts and going more than three minutes without a basket.
The fourth quarter came down to the final minute. With 56 seconds left Virginia led 51-48. At the 30-second mark the score stood 54-51 in favor of the Cavaliers.
Starting lineup
- G — Paris Clark
- G — Kymora Johnson
- G — Romi Levy
- F — Sa’Myah Smith
- F — Tabitha Amanze
Context and coverage
Virginia entered the game after an early exit from the ACC Tournament, losing to Clemson. The Cavaliers looked to validate their NCAA Tournament selection in this showdown.
Filmogaz.com provided live updates and on-site coverage of the Virginia vs. Arizona State game. Our live updates tracked momentum swings and key stats throughout the contest.
