CHICAGO, IL – Top-seeded Virginia started the game on a 20-5 run and then continued to shoot at a 56.1 percent clip from the field to maintain a comfortable lead and outlast fourth-seeded Iowa State 84-71.
Anthony Gill carried the Cavaliers into the Elite Eight with a season-high 23 points and 8 rebounds.
Georges Niang led all scorers with 30 points for the Cyclones in the losing effort.
Gary Cohen and Jim Jackson called the action on Westwood One Sports.