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Can the Hoos finish non-conference play on a high note?
Virginia Forward Devin Tillis
Virginia Forward Devin Tillis | Photo Via Jamie Holt/Virginia Athletics

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Final- Virginia wins its final non-conference game of the season in an emphatic 95-51 win at home. Virginia advances to 11-1 on the year.

1:13 2H- Virginia has crossed the 90 point mark for the third time this season and their offense has been unconscious making 62% of its shots in the game. A dominant all-around effort for the Hoos.

4:02 2H- Virginia leads 87-46 and are dominating the second half with 42 points. And are up nearly 40 points on American

7:40 2H- Virginia leads 77-40 late in the second half. It has been a full performance for the Hoos who are dominating American. Virginia is shooting 61% from the floor.

9:28 2H- Thijs De Ridder throws down a thunderous slam and has hit a new career-high with 27 points. Virginia leads 72-35

11:54 2H- Former Virginia great and current South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley join the ACC broadcast

13:00 2H- Virginia leads by 30 points and has a 63-33 lead nearly halfway through the second quarter. Offensive has been playing well

15:40 2H- Media timeout. The Hoos lead 56-31 and are 6-8 from the field so far in the second half. Malik Thomas leads the Cavaliers with five points

16:28 2H- American head coach Duane Simpkins picks up a technical foul; Virginia leads 54-31

Halftime- Virginia leads 45-25 at the half and Thijs De Ridder has 21 points at the break

0:58 1H- Virginia is breaking the game open and has a 19 point lead. They are up 41-22 and have made their last four field goals. Virginia is shooting 54% from the field

4:11 1H- Virginia has a 34-16 lead and are on a current 7-0 run in the last 1:26. Thijs De Ridder has 19 points on 7-9 shooting from the field

7:54 1H- Virginia leads 22-11. The Cavaliers haven't scored in the last 2:46. The Hoos lead 14-2 in points in the paint.

10:05 1H- Virginia is out to a 22-8 lead and currently on a 9-0 run and a 12-2 run in the last 5:29 in the game. American is in a scoring drought of five minutes

13:00 1H- Virginia is leading in points in the paints already with 10 points in that area

16:39 1H- Virginia is off to a 10-6 lead early in the game against American. Thijs De Ridder has 11 points early in the game and is dominating

20:00 1H- Virginia wins the tip off and gets the first possession of the game.

Starting Lineup:

G-Dallin Hall

G- Malik Thomas

F-Sam Lewis

F- Thijs De Ridder

C- Johann Grunloh

Virginia picked up a victory over Maryland 80-72 last time they played on Saturday. That win mixed with some loses boosted them up to the No.21 spot in the latest AP Poll. They play their final game of non-conference play on Monday night before a long break. When Virginia comes back they will face Virginia Tech on New Year's Eve. Can the Hoos advance to 11-1 on the season?

Stay tuned for updates thoroughout the game

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