One minute into the second half, the 25th-ranked Cavaliers embarked on a 22-9 run and went on to defeat winless Davidson 70-57 on Saturday.
Mike Tobey led the Cavaliers with 18 points and seven rebounds off the bench, while Malcolm Brogdon added 17 points and seven rebounds as Virginia (2-1) rebounded from a tough loss to No. 14 VCU Tuesday.
Akil Mitchell, who played high school basketball in Charlotte, overcame a sluggish first half and finished with 11 points -- all in the second half -- and nine rebounds for Virginia.