Virginia Basketball played a very tough game last time out, needing overtime to beat NC State on the road. Yes, they had a double-digit lead in the second half, and, yes, they struggled with NC State’s pressure defense. But they were also finishing up a tough stretch with four games in 10 days (three on the road). Now, Virginia returns home to face an underwhelming Miami squad before getting a full week off. That rest will be needed, because they return with back-to-back games against Duke (home) and UNC (road) within 48 hours.
The Hurricanes are at 1-7 in the ACC, with their lone win a home game against Wake Forest.