Cavaliers coast past Rider in season opener as Odom wins debut as UVA coach

In their season opener, the Virginia Cavaliers, led by head coach Ryan Odom, secured an 87-53 victory over Rider. Odom, a former ball boy, experienced a full-circle moment in his coaching journey. Despite a slow start, Virginia's energy surged in the second half, with an 18-3 run and impressive defense. New faces like Thijs De Ridder shone, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. The team looks forward to hosting NC Central this Friday, with Devin Tillis expected to return soon from knee surgery.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. Powered by AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.