- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies vs Virginia Cavaliers
- Event Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Virginia Cavaliers (26-4) are set to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (19-11) at the John Paul Jones Arena.
In their most recent game, the Virginia Tech Hokies secured a 72-63 victory over Boston College. The Hokies recorded 14 personal fouls, while Boston College tallied 16. Virginia Tech struggled beyond the arc, making only 5 of 22 attempts. On the other hand, Boston College converted 40% of their free throw attempts, making 4 out of 10. The Eagles grabbed 35 rebounds (12 offensive and 23 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They dished out 9 assists and had 6 steals. Defensively, Virginia Tech held Boston College to a shooting percentage of 42.2%, allowing them to make 27 of 64 shots. The Hokies also managed 9 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and gathered 32 rebounds, with 6 being offensive. At the foul line, Virginia Tech excelled, hitting 15 of 18 attempts (83.3%). Overall, they finished the game with a field goal percentage of 43.4% (23 of 53) and made 11 of 24 shots from three-point range.
Toibu Lawal played a pivotal role in the match, scoring 20 points on 6 of 11 shooting in 32 minutes. He collected 7 rebounds and registered 1 assist, finishing the night with a shooting percentage of 54.5%.
Entering this matchup, Virginia Tech boasts a 19-11 record for the season, averaging 78.7 points per game, which ranks 116th nationally, with a shooting percentage of 45.4%. The Hokies are hitting 36.1% from beyond the arc (258 of 715) and converting 73.8% from the free throw line. As a unit, they are averaging 34.5 rebounds per game and have recorded 430 assists this season, placing them 164th in Division 1 for assists. Virginia Tech averages 10.4 turnovers and commits around 17.0 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Hokies force an average of 12.1 turnovers per game while drawing 18.1 fouls. They permit opponents a shooting percentage of 30.2% from three-point range and rank 197th in Division 1 for points allowed per game with an average of 74.2. The Hokies also allow a field goal percentage of 44.6% (816 of 1,830) and relinquish 35.2 rebounds each contest, ranking them 104th in allowing assists by conceding 376 this season.
In their last outing, the Virginia Cavaliers triumphed over Wake Forest with a final score of 75-70. Regarding rebounding, Virginia allowed Wake Forest a total of 28 boards (6 offensive). The Cavaliers shot 32% from three-point territory, converting 8 of 25 attempts, and finished 14 of 15 from the free throw line (93.3%). They allowed Wake Forest to make 24 of 62 shots, reflecting a shooting percentage of 38.7%. The Cavaliers themselves ended the game shooting 43.1% (25 of 58) from the field and made 10 of 32 attempts from three-point range (31.3%). They made 15 out of 23 free throw tries for a conversion rate of 65.2%. During the game, Wake Forest committed 19 fouls, leading the Cavaliers to the charity stripe for a total of 23 tries. The Cavaliers also turned the ball over 10 times while garnering 5 steals, in addition to collecting 28 defensive and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 39.
Thijs De Ridder significantly contributed to this victory, making 4 out of 10 shots for a field goal percentage of 40.0%, alongside 7 rebounds. He scored 16 points during his 30 minutes of play and also dished out 3 assists.
This year, the Cavaliers hold a record of 26-4. They average 17.9 personal fouls per game and shoot 71.3% from the free throw line. Virginia averages 16.7 assists per game (ranking them 40th in the country) while committing 10.8 turnovers per game. They have amassed 2,431 total points this season (81.0 per game) and average 40.9 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Cavaliers are shooting at a rate of 46.1% from the field, ranking them 131st in college basketball.
Defensively, Virginia allows 30.8% shooting on three-point attempts (202 of 656) and their opponents make free throws at a rate of 74.7%. They permit 11.7 assists and 32.7 rebounds per game, ranking them 48th and 76th in college basketball, respectively. The Cavaliers rank 43rd in the nation for points allowed per game (68.1). They force an average of 10.8 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 39.6% from the field (14th in Division 1).
Which team will prevail in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Virginia
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