No. 9 Virginia outscored its first two opponents by a combined 45 points despite shooting 16 percent from 3-point distance.

Expect the host Cavaliers (2-0) to keep launching freely from long range on Saturday afternoon when the Columbia Lions (1-2) visit Charlottesville, Va.

"You can't be afraid, when you have an open shot, to shoot," Virginia coach Tony Bennett said. "And if it's a quality shot, shoot it in rhythm and take it. Don't aim it. Shoot it."