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Five takeaways from UVA basketball’s loss to Memphis

Zach Carey is the Managing Editor of Streaking the Lawn and beat writer covering UVA football, men's basketball, and men's lacrosse since 2021. A fourth year at UVA, he also writes for the Premier Lacrosse League covering the Utah Archers and has contributed to Locker Room Access and Nets Republic.

Despite a strong first half, the Virginia Cavaliers fell to the No. 21 Memphis Tigers on Wednesday night. The ‘Hoos led 30-21 at halftime but lost the second half 43-32 as Memphis’ athleticism and shooting caught up with the ‘Hoos. UVA now falls to 6-5 on the season with a game left before ACC play starts for real.