Virginia beats Oral Roberts easily in a 76-55 win

APNews | Nov 21, 2009

Mike Scott scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Sylven Landesberg added 14 points to lead Virginia to a 76-55 win over Oral Roberts in the final states-side game of the Cancun Challenge on Saturday.

On Tuesday in Cancun, Mexico, Virginia (3-1) plays Stanford. Oral Roberts (2-2) takes on Sam Houston State.

Midway through the second half, Virginia, which led by six at halftime, pulled away with an 11-4 run. Assane Sene, who was suspended for the Cavaliers first three games, scored five points during the spurt.

Sene, a 7-footer, finished with eight points and seven rebounds.

Back-to-back baskets by Sene and Landesberg gave Virginia a 59-42 lead. Will Sherrill's 3-pointer gave the Cavaliers a 20-point advantage.

Kevin Ford led Oral Roberts with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Virginia held the Golden Eagles to 32-percent shooting.

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