Overview
- Virginia jumped to a 14–0 lead and never trailed, shooting 55% after halftime to close out its fourth straight win.
- Malik Thomas led with 19 points on 6-of-8 from deep, while 7-foot freshman Johann Grunloh added 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks.
- The Cavaliers totaled nine blocks and held Louisville to 36% shooting, underscoring their growing rim-protection identity.
- Ex-Virginia guard Isaac McKneely paced Louisville with a season-high 23 points and five 3s as the Cardinals dropped their third in four games.
- Louisville lacked key pieces again — Mikel Brown Jr. (back) missed a seventh straight game, Khani Rooths was out sick and London Johnson did not play — while Virginia welcomed back sharpshooter Jacari White, who scored five in 12 minutes.