CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Elijah Saunders’ career-high 21 points led Virginia (7-5, 0-0 ACC) past American (6-6, 0-0 Patriot League), 63-58, in the Cavaliers’ non-conference finale on Sunday afternoon (Dec. 22) at John Paul Jones Arena.

Saunders finished 7-of-9 from the field and 7-of-8 from the line while tacking on a career-high tying eight rebounds. Taine Murray’s 13 points (4-6 FG, three 3FG) marked the first time in his career logging back-to-back games with double figure scoring. Isaac McKneely (11 points, three 3FG) rounded out the double figure scorers for the Hoos, who shot 46 percent in the contest.

Virginia held American to 19-of-50 from the field (38 percent).

Listen to Head Coach Ron Sanchez postgame.

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Virginia returns to ACC action against NC State on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for Noon and coverage on WINA begins at 11am.