The Virginia Cavaliers shut out the South Carolina Gamecocks 28-0 in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday.
With the win, Virginia finished with its best record since 2011 (8-5) and picked up its first bowl victory since 2005.
South Carolina fell to 7-6 on the season and lost for only the second time in its past seven bowl appearances.
In addition to a strong defensive performance, Virginia was anchored by the strong offensive trio of quarterback Bryce Perkins, running back Jordan Ellis and wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus.
Zaccheaus set a Virginia bowl game record with 12 receptions in his final collegiate game to go along with 100 yards and three touchdowns
Meanwhile, Perkins showed off his dual-threat nature with 207 yards and three touchdowns through the air as well as 81 rushing yards, and Ellis added 106 yards and a touchdown on the ground.