Scott Spreitzer


Penn State at Virginia
Monday, November 30th, 7:00 PM ET

It's been a mixed bag for the Nittany Lions during their 4-2 start. While it is a winning jump out of the gate, the wins have not been too impressive and the losses have come against mediocre opposition. Despite guard Talor Battle's leadership and the team's experience, they have struggled at times in their first six games. They're nothing special on the glass, their assist-turnover ratio is almost even in their last three games, and if not for a huge advantage at the FT line, they may have struggled to win their last two games over Sacred Heart and rebuilding Davidson. Rebuilding is the term new UVA coach Tony Bennett doesn't want to hear around campus. The former Washington State coach wants to win...now. That's something he's used to after working a small miracle in Pullman. His Cavs are off to a 4-2 start and Bennett is getting solid play from Sylven Landesberg, who had 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists against Cleveland State. The Cavs also have the size to handle under-achieving Penn State on the boards. Virginia has never lost at home in the ACC/Big-10 Challenge, going a perfect 4-0. And Penn State has been a solid go-against in road games under coach DeChellis. They're 25-36 ATS as a dog or pk'm away from Happy Valley. It's a big early tilt for the new Cavs' coach and I believe he and his team are up to the task of beating and covering against the mediocre Nittany Lions.

Play on: Virginia