Malik Thomas scores 19 points as No. 16 Virginia beats No. 20 Louisville 79-70

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Malik Thomas made six 3-pointers and scored 19 points, Johann Grunloh added 16 points and No. 16 Virginia shot 55% in the second half to beat No. 20 Louisville 79-70 on Tuesday night.

Thomas went 6 of 8 from beyond the arc and 6 of 9 overall for the Cavaliers (15-2, 4-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). Virginia shot just 40% from the field but led throughout and made 7 of 13 3-pointers after halftime in its first meeting with a ranked foe this season.

Grunloh, a 7-foot freshman...