UVA Women's Basketball Tops VA Tech 50-47

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The Virginia women's basketball team swept the season series from Virginia Tech, as the Cavaliers beat the Hokies 50-47 Sunday in Blacksburg.

UVA was down by as many as eight points in the second half, but held Tech to just 2 points over the final 4 minutes in the come from behind victory.

Telia McCall and Ataira Franklin each scored 12 points for Virginia, while sophomore Sarah Imovbioh had 8 points and 12 rebounds.

The victory snaps a two game losing streak for UVA, and is the team's 14th straight win against Virginia Tech.

Virginia returns to action Thursday at 7 pm at Boston College.

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