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Virginia uses defense to beat No. 16 Miami, 19-13

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Jordan Ellis ran for a touchdown and Virginia kept No. 16 Miami's high-powered offense from ever getting going in a 16-13 victory Saturday night.

Ellis scored on a 7-yard run in the first half and Brian Delaney kicked three field goals for the Cavaliers (4-2, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). Miami appeared to have stopped Virginia on a third-down run in the final minutes, but a personal foul call against Tito Odenigbo kept the drive alive and the Cavaliers ran out the clock.

"It woke everybody up," said safety Juan Thornhill, who had two interceptions.