Overview
- Tipoff is 2 p.m. EST at Cassell Coliseum, with No. 21 Virginia 11-1—its best start since 2018-19—visiting 11-2 Virginia Tech, which is 8-0 at home.
- Virginia will be without guard Jacari White following wrist surgery, and Virginia Tech will be without Tyler Johnson after his recent foot injury.
- Hokies guard Neoklis Avdalas has been cleared to play after an illness, while forward Tobi Lawal is a game-day decision.
- Thijs De Ridder comes in off a 27-point performance as Virginia averages 87.2 points on 49.7% shooting.
- BetMGM lists Virginia as a 5.5-point favorite with a 152.5 over/under, and the Cavaliers lean on 7-footers Johann Grunloh and Ugonna Onyenso, who combine for 15.7 points, 11.7 rebounds and 5.1 blocks.