Alex Brandon / Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — Patricio Garino and Tyler Cavanaugh each scored 18 points as George Washington stunned No. 6 Virginia 73-68 on Monday night.
The Colonials (2-0) took control with a 10-0 run that began with Garino's three-point play for a 57-55 lead with 8:06 left. Garino added a tip-in and an assist on Cavanaugh's layup. Cavanaugh hit two free throws to make it 64-55 with 5:24 remaining.
Virginia (1-1) was led by Malcolm Brogdon, who had 28 points and eight rebounds.
Brogdon was the only source of offense for the Cavaliers in the final minutes.