UVA loses 82-73 in exhibition to Vanderbilt on September 27

Virginia basketball fell to Vanderbilt 82-73 in an exhibition held at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, S.C. This game marked the earliest college basketball matchup of the year and featured a competitive back-and-forth that included 11 lead changes. Virginia, resting key players like Chance Mallory and Christian Harmon, struggled with rebounding and lineup consistency. New head coach Ryan Odom utilized multiple lineups, with Nolan Adekunle starting and showing potential, while Jurian Dixon contributed crucial points off the bench. The Cavaliers have more than five weeks to prepare for the regular season opener.

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