Isaac McKneely makes all 6 of his 3-point attempts to help Virginia beat Villanova 70-60
BALTIMORE -- — Isaac McKneely scored 23 points and made all six of his 3-point attempts to help Virginia beat Villanova 70-60 on Friday night as part of the Hall of Fame Series.
Virginia is 3-0 under interim coach Ron Sanchez after three-time national coach of the year Tony Bennett retired.
McKneely made his first six shots of the game, including four 3-pointers. McKneely also made Virginia’s 11th 3-pointer with 16:24 left in the second half to take a double-digit lead for good at 44-33.
McKneely's fifth 3-pointer rattled in with 6:26 left for a 58-45 advantage and his sixth turned into a four-point play for an 18-point lead.
Andrew Rohde added 13 points and freshman Jacob Cofie reached double figures for the third straight game for Virginia with 12 points.
Eric Dixon led Villanova (2-3) with 20 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Longino added 10 points.
Villanova won the last meeting with Virginia on Jan. 29, 2017 when Donte DiVincenzo tapped in a rebound just before the horn for a 61-59 victory.
UP NEXT
Virginia plays No. 11 Tennessee at the Baha Mar Hoops Championships in Nassau, Bahamas, on Thursday. Villanova hosts Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Hampton
- John Gaffney
- Clarence Armstrong
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 8-0 | - | 16-2 |
| Clemson | 7-1 | 1 | 15-4 |
| Louisville | 7-1 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Wake Forest | 6-1 | 1.5 | 14-4 |
| SMU | 5-2 | 2.5 | 14-4 |
| North Carolina | 5-2 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| Florida State | 4-3 | 3.5 | 13-5 |
| Stanford | 4-3 | 3.5 | 12-6 |
| Pittsburgh | 3-4 | 4.5 | 12-6 |
| Syracuse | 3-4 | 4.5 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 3-4 | 4.5 | 8-10 |
| California | 2-5 | 5.5 | 9-9 |
| NC State | 2-5 | 5.5 | 9-9 |
| Notre Dame | 2-5 | 5.5 | 8-10 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 6 | 8-11 |
| Boston College | 1-6 | 6.5 | 9-9 |
| Virginia | 1-6 | 6.5 | 8-10 |
| Miami | 0-7 | 7.5 | 4-14 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 7-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Marquette | 6-1 | 0.5 | 15-3 |
| UConn | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-5 |
| Creighton | 5-2 | 1.5 | 12-6 |
| Villanova | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-8 |
| Georgetown | 4-4 | 3 | 13-6 |
| Xavier | 4-4 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Providence | 3-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Butler | 1-6 | 5.5 | 8-10 |
| Seton Hall | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-12 |
| DePaul | 1-7 | 6 | 10-9 |
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