True freshman Chance Mallory put on a show in his debut for his hometown Virginia Cavaliers on Monday night. The Charlottesville native and St. Anne’s-Belfield graduate notched 11 points, shooting 3-for-4 from the field and 2-for-3 from deep. His shot looked pure and his decision making was crisp.

The Virginia Cavaliers start the season at home against the Morgan State Bears. Tuesday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams.

VCU basketball opened the Phil Martelli Jr. era on Monday night, rolling past Wagner 103–74 in front of a sellout crowd of 7,637 at the Siegel Center.