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Cavaliers Edge Villanova in Close Exhibition Win
10/25/2025
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- Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball head coach Ryan Odom led Virginia to a 75-72 exhibition win over Villanova.
- Malik Thomas scored 16 points to remain Virginia's leading scorer.
- Virginia led by 11 points, but Villanova closed the gap late.
- Odom praised defensive improvements but cited concerns about 18 turnovers.
- Virginia prepares for its regular-season opener against Rider on November 3 at John Paul Jones Arena.
