{
  "id": 19917279,
  "title": "Five takeaways from UVA basketball’s 87-83 comeback win at Maryland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/five-takeaways-from-uva-basketballs-87-83-comeback-win-at-maryland",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T04:26:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/five-takeaways-uva-basketball-87-042638923.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three days after a 34-point victory against Bucknell, No. 6 Virginia faced Maryland for the first time this season on a Friday night at College Park in their fifth game in 11. As DraftKings opened Virginia as a 6.5-point favorite, the line shifted to 5.5 by tip-off.\n\nFor the first 20 minutes, Virginia struggled, turning the ball over eight times and allowing Maryland 24 free throws. The Terrapins took a 47-36 lead at halftime. However, Virginia made a remarkable turnaround, shooting 20-of-26 in the second half, outscoring Maryland 51-36 and taking their first lead since early in the first half on a Chance Mallory three-pointer.\n\nDespite playing poorly in the first half, Virginia's composure in the second half proved crucial. Sam Lewis had a career-high 28 points, 7 rebounds, 1 block, and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line, while Thijs De Ridder contributed 15 points and a block. Their strong defense, particularly on the glass and in pick-and-roll situations, played a significant role in the comeback.",
  "summary": "Analyzing Virginia's rally from 11 down at the half to beat the Terrapins in its first true road game of the season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Virginia overcame a 47-36 halftime deficit to win 87-83",
    "Chance Mallory hit three-pointer to break tie in fourth quarter",
    "Sam Lewis had career-high 28 points and 7 rebounds"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Virginia's ability to overcome early turnovers and free throw discrepancies demonstrates a resilient composure that allows the top-ranked squad to dominate second-half possessions through superior shooting and defensive rebounding.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}