Virginia vs Wright State: March Madness Opener

Virginia, ranked third in the Midwest Region, faces off against fourteenth-seeded Wright State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Despite a close loss in the ACC Tournament, Virginia boasts a 29-5 record, led by Thijs De Ridders 15.5 points per game. Ugonna Onyenso, a seven-foot senior, anchors their defense with nearly three blocks per game. Wright State, with a 23-11 record, enters the tournament after a thrilling Horizon League title game win. Freshman guard Michael Cooper leads their scoring with 13.4 points per game. All eyes are on this early matchup as Virginia aims for a fresh start in March Madness. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc9dbfa7a821ac49