The Virginia Cavaliers improved to 5-2 on Thursday night with an 87-81 overtime win over Missouri inside John Paul Jones Arena.
Here are four takeaways from the ‘Hoos gutsy victory over the Tigers.
Coach Mox’s commitment to her team is undeniable
Before the game on Thursday, Coach Mox tragically learned that her father, Lambert Agugua, had passed away unexpectedly. After considering stepping away from the game, Coach Mox ultimately decided to be with the team against Missouri.
“I didn’t know how I was going to [coach],” Coach Mox said, “but I knew I wanted to do it, because that’s how much I care about this group of people, and I just didn’t want to let them down.