The Virginia Cavaliers improved to 2-0 on the season with a 65-34 drubbing of in-commonwealth foe James Madison on Sunday evening. Mamadi Diakite’s first career double-double led the way as the redshirt senior made a statement with a career high 19 points and 13 rebounds. Braxton Key added a double-double of his own with 14 points and 10 rebounds, giving the Hoos two players with double-doubles in each of their first two games this season.
Much like it was against Syracuse, the Cavaliers struggled from the field, shooting 38% for the game. Beyond the arc, the Hoos made just 4-of-24, 17%, but they were getting good looks off of good ball movement.