CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Jayden Gardner scored 26 points, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked three shots to propel Virginia to a 63-53 victory over Georgia Tech. Gardner sank 10 of 19 shots from the floor and all six of his free throws to help the Cavaliers (16-9, 10-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) win their fourth straight game. He has scored in double figures in nine straight. Kihei Clark hit three 3-pointers and scored 15.
“You need to a play to be made, making a shot, making a defensive play, whatever it is, all that stuff was on display. A lot of experience for that young man and I’m glad that he’s here,” said head coach Tony Bennett.
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Virginia has won at least 10 conference games in 10 straight seasons. Gardner had 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting to spark Virginia to a 32-19 lead at halftime. Michael Devoe led the Yellow Jackets with 17 points.