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2016 NCAA Tournament: Tony Bennett collapses on sideline during Virginia's first round game vs. Hampton

There was a scary moment in Virginia's NCAA Tournament game against Hampton, as Cavaliers head coach Tony Bennett appeared to be sick and sat down hard on the sideline.

— Rick Strom (@RickStrom) March 17, 2016

Team doctor Ethan Saliba immediately tended to Bennett and got him seated in a chair on the sidelines. Saliba and a trainer helped Bennett into the locker room with 5 seconds left in the first half, after he had been sitting and drinking water for a few minutes.

Virginia leads at the half, 40-21.