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Postgame Notes
Virginia 72, Drexel 58

Team Notes
Virginia used the same starting lineup (Jones, Diane, Joseph, Pettinella, Singletary) for the fourth consecutive game
Virginia took their first lead (17-16) with 4:24 remaining in first half on a Sean Singletary layup
Dave Leitao is now 2-4 when coaching against Drexel in his career
With the win, the Cavaliers extend their home win streak to 11 games, their longest streak in the John Paul Jones Arena (Virginia is now 19-1 all time in the arena)
Virginia has won its last 18 games against CAA foes, dating back to a 76-69 loss at Old Dominion on Dec. 11, 1993

Individual Notes
Adrian Joseph posted his first career double-double with his 11 point, 11 rebound performance (first UVa double-double this season)
Sean Singletary (24) has now scored in double figures in 26 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the ACC
With 11 rebounds, Adrian Joseph becomes the first Cavalier to record double digit rebounds in a game since Tunji Soroye (11) against Maryland last year (Feb. 6, 2007)
Sean Singletary moved into eighth place on Virginia’s career free throws made list with 414, moving past John Crotty (413)
Sean Singletary, with 24 points tonight, has now scored 20 or more points in 30 career games (third time this season)
Sean Singletary (24) and Calvin Baker (11) tied their season-highs for points

Player Career Highs
Adrian Joseph’s 11 rebounds sets his new career high (previous was 10 against Purdue on Nov. 29, 2006)