De'Andre Hunter matched his career high with 23 points to help fourth-ranked Virginia hold off Dayton 66-59 on Thursday in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals in Paradise Island, Bahamas.
Hunter made a three-pointer with 53.1 seconds left and Virginia protecting a 60-56 lead. It turned out to provide just enough cushion to keep the Cavaliers (5-0) in control and send them into the championship game Friday against No. 25 Wisconsin.
Josh Cunningham led Dayton (4-1) with 15 points. The Flyers shot 55% in the second half and stayed within reach every time the Cavaliers threatened to stretch the lead into double figures.