Virginia vs. Rhode Island Notes

Virginia Game Notes

NIT Season Tip-Off Championship

Virginia 70, Rhode Island 55

Friday, November 24, 2017

Barclays Center

Team Notes

– The Cavaliers have started 6-0 for the second straight season (started 7-0 in 2016-17)

– Virginia improved to 2-1 all-time vs. Rhode Island

– UVA is 2-0 vs. Atlantic 10 opponents this season (VCU and Rhode Island)

– The Cavaliers claimed their fifth consecutive Thanksgiving holiday tournament title

Player Notes

– Tournament MVP Isaiah Wilkins had a career-high 19 points (previous career high was 15)

– Nigel Johnson had a season-high 12 points

– Devon Hall added 18 points

– Kyle Guy was held to a season-low five points

– Jack Salt had a game-high eight rebounds