Virginia rookie leads way over VMI

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Sylven Landesberg scored 28 points to break Virginia's freshman-debut scoring record and Jeff Jones hit two late 3-pointers to lift the Cavaliers in a 107-97 victory against Virginia Military Institute.

Landesberg eclipsed Jeff Lamp's record of 24 points in a freshman debut, set 31 years ago, and had eight assists and eight rebounds for the Cavaliers in their season opener.

Chavis Holmes scored a game-high 31 points for the Keydets (1-1), who upset Kentucky in their season-opening win Friday night.

Viginia took an early lead, 51-45 at the half, and struggled to stay ahead of the Keydets for the entire game.

The Keydets pulled even at 82 with 6:47 left before Jones' two 3-pointers capped a 10-2 run that solidified the win.