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VIRGINIA BASKETBALL
Postgame Notes
Syracuse 73, Virginia 70
Team Notes
Virginia had its fifth different starting lineup in as many games this season
The Cavaliers 11-point lead at halftime (40-29) was their largest lead at the break since leading NC State 38-18 at the half on Feb. 24, 2008 (eventual 78-60 win)
The lead was Virginia’s largest at the half on the road since leading Penn 50-35 at halftime on Nov. 23, 2007, which was also on the day after Thanksgiving (eventual 100-85 win)
Individual Notes
Assane Sene made his collegiate debut with his start
Mike Scott (10 pts, 10 rebs) had his second double-double of the season and the fourth of his career
Player Career Highs
Calvin Baker tied a career-high with four steals
Mike Scott had a career-high four assists
Jerome Meyinsse played a career-high 24 minutes