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Wright scores 30 in Virginia's win over Furman
Dec 9, 2009 - 3:46 AM CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.(AP) -- Monica Wright scored 30 points and sparked a first-half run of 22 straight points by No. 19 Virginia in a 74-43 win over Furman on Tuesday night.Wright, who had nine steals, eight rebounds and seven assists, scored 20 points in the first half for the Cavaliers (7-2), including back-to-back 3-pointers that started the 22-0 run.
Raegan Thompson paced the Lady Paladins (2-8) with nine points and Kali Holtfreter added eight.
The game was tied at 8 in the opening half before Wright made the two 3s and Virginia kept Furman scoreless for almost 13 minutes.
Virginia, which shot 45 percent from the field (27 of 60), held a 47-28 rebounding advantage. The Cavaliers led 38-15 at halftime.
Furman shot 33.3 percent from the field, connecting on 16-of-48 attempts.
Whitny Edwards joined Wright in double figures, scoring a career-best 17 points for the Cavaliers.
- NCAA WOMENS BB
FURMAN 43
VIRGINIA (19) 74 FINAL
Dec 8 8:46 PM - NCAA WOMENS BB
FURMAN 15
VIRGINIA (19) 38 HALFTIME
Dec 8 7:48 PM
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