Two words often summed up a key part of the Virginia basketball program's success in the ACC over the years. Defense travels. So far this season, however, the Hoos have left the defensive luggage at home.

NC State became the latest team to pile on the Cavaliers with a 76-60 win in Raleigh on Saturday. While the margin didn't surpass 20 points like losses to Memphis and Notre Dame, who won by 23 and 22 points respectively, the game featured the same type of feel. UVA simply didn't get stops with any regularity and there hasn't been anywhere near enough offense to make up for it.