Virginia Women's Basketball Kicks Off 2026 with Clemson Win

Virginia Womens Basketball Kicks Off 2026 with a Victory: The Cavaliers defeated Clemson 73-63, marking their fifth consecutive win and maintaining a perfect 3-0 record in ACC play. Tabitha Amanze and SaMyah Smith both achieved double-doubles, contributing to an 11-3 Virginia team. The game saw Virginia leading by 22-10 after the first quarter and 17 at halftime, with Clemson narrowing the gap to nine at halftime. The third quarter featured runs from both teams, but Virginia held a slim four-point lead heading into the final period. Smiths three-pointer sparked a key run, and Kymora Johnsons free throws secured the victory. Virginia dominated free throws, shot 50% from the field, and blocked eight shots. Amanze had 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Smith added 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Cavaliers face Florida State on Sunday for a 2 PM tipoff on ACC Network.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. Powered by AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.