College Basketball AP Poll Week 10: Winners and losers

Jan 7, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Johnathan Motley (5) shakes the hand of guard Al Freeman (25) after picking up a foul against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second half at Ferrell Center. Baylor won 61-57. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

2 of 6

Jan 8, 2017; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers forward Isaiah Wilkins (21) reacts on the court after being injuried in the second half during a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Demon Deacons 79-62. Mandatory Credit: Patrick McDermott-USA TODAY Sports /

Loser: Virginia Cavaliers (No. 11 down to No. 19)

The Virginia Cavaliers are struggling right now and it’s not due to their defense. In fact, the Cavaliers have the best defense in college basketball this year, allowing just over 51 points per game. However, it’s due to the lack of scoring.

That was evident to start the week as the Cavaliers had arguably their worst defensive showing of the year, allowing a season-high 88 points to Pittsburgh on the road in a loss. Technically, they allowed just 70 points in regulation, but they broke down completely in overtime as the Panthers had their way with the Cavaliers, scoring 18 in the extra frame.

London Perrantes is going to have to be the team’s go-to scorer for the remainder of the year and it’s unclear whether the point guard is capable of carrying that type of scoring load. He leads the team with 11.3 points per game and is shooting 41 percent from long range, but he’s the only active player averaging in double figures since the departure of Austin Nichols.

Tony Bennett has a decent team and it’s clear he’s preaching defense, but it’ll be interesting to see how the Cavaliers fare against the ACC’s elite.

Virginia closed the week out by beating Wake Forest by 17, showing that it can rebound and respond to adversity. Still, dropping eight spots is a big dip.