CHARLOTTESVILLE — As he scouted Virginia ahead of Tuesday night’s game, Hampton coach Ivan Thomas didn’t find many flaws in the Cavaliers’ roster or the way they play.

So, Thomas knew his Pirates would need to be up to the physical challenge of going toe-to-toe, on the road, with an ACC foe.

When it didn’t happen, Thomas knew he’d be in for a long night.

“My pedigree is toughness. I think we came out soft,” Thomas said. “I think we came out just to play basketball and we didn’t come out to play a gameplan. Part of being tough is not only the physical aspect, but it’s the mental aspect.”

UVA (3-0) dominated from start to finish, getting a double-double from Ugo Onyenso with 18 points and 10 rebounds, double-digit scoring from four other players, and a dominant effort on the glass on its

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