Plus
This was a statement win. The Virginia Cavaliers had largely outplayed Louisville midweek, only to falter late. This time out, the women led at halftime and after the third, and, despite some struggles against the NC State Wolfpack press, they stayed strong and gutted out the win.
Minus
The morning brought the news that Sam Brunelle will sit out for the remainder of the season and will have surgery soon. For a team already missing Mir McLean and now with the departure of Carole Miller, this is a grievous loss.