- Matchup: Virginia Cavaliers vs Virginia Tech Hokies
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Venue: Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, VA
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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On Wednesday, Virginia Tech Hokies (11-2) will host the Virginia Cavaliers (11-1) at Cassell Coliseum.
The Virginia Cavaliers recently faced American, achieving a dominant victory with a score of 95-51. They finished the game with an impressive field goal percentage of 62.3% (38 of 61) and made 9 out of 23 attempts from the three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 10 of 18 for a rate of 55.6%. In total, Virginia secured 45 rebounds—14 offensive—and dished out 25 assists while causing 9 turnovers and achieving 7 steals. On defense, they held their opponents to a mere 31.7% from the field (19 of 60). American recorded 11 assists and 7 steals, along with 21 rebounds (9 offensive, 12 defensive) but did not manage any blocks. They shot 83.3% from the free-throw line, making 5 of 6 attempts, and connected on 8 of 35 shots from beyond the arc. Both teams registered 12 personal fouls.
One standout was Thijs De Ridder, who contributed significantly with 27 points on 11 of 15 shooting. Over 24 minutes, he also grabbed 8 rebounds and finished with a shooting percentage of 73.3%, although he did not record any assists by the end.
Virginia enters the game with an impressive record of 11-1 this season. They average 87.2 points per game, ranking 44th in Division 1, with a field goal percentage of 49.7%. The Cavaliers are shooting 39.6% from three-point territory (126 of 318) and 67.8% from the free-throw line. As a collective, Virginia is pulling down 41.6 boards per game and has tallied 212 assists this season, placing them 74th in college basketball for assist distribution. They average 10.0 turnovers and commit 18.4 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Cavaliers force their opponents into an average of 11.7 turnovers per game and draw 20.1 personal fouls. They rank 33rd in college basketball by allowing 132 assists this season. Virginia’s defensive stats include a field goal percentage against of 39.1% (274 of 700) and they allow an average of 31.8 rebounds per game. The Cavaliers give up a three-point shooting percentage of 30.7% and rank 47th in opponents’ points per game at 66.5.
In their latest game, the Virginia Tech Hokies secured a victory against Elon, finishing with an 82-81 score. They accumulated 17 defensive rebounds and 17 offensive boards, totaling 34 for the game. The Hokies turned the ball over 12 times while making 7 steals. Elon committed 29 personal fouls, prompting the Hokies to make 29 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 20 for a shooting percentage of 69.0%. Virginia Tech made 4 out of 14 shots from three-point range (28.6%) and shot 29 of 60 from the field, leading to an overall shooting percentage of 48.3%. They allowed Elon to shoot 31 of 66 from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.0%. Elon finished 33.3% from beyond the arc (10 of 30) and was 9 of 11 at the free-throw line (81.8%). Regarding team rebounding, Virginia Tech allowed Elon to grab 33 rebounds (14 offensive).
Amani Hansberry had a significant impact on the game, scoring 20 points while shooting 9 of 16, resulting in a 56.3% field goal percentage. He also secured 14 rebounds and dished out 3 assists in his 33 minutes of play.
The Hokies have a solid record of 11-2 for the season. They average 17.6 personal fouls per game and convert 70.3% of their free-throw attempts. On average, they make 16.1 assists per game (ranking 105th in college) and have a turnover rate of 9.3 per game. This season, Virginia Tech has scored a total of 1,080 points (83.1 per game) and averages 36.2 rebounds. They maintain an offensive field goal percentage of 47.0%, ranking 120th nationally.
Defensively, the Hokies allow a three-point shooting percentage of 29.8% (97 of 326) and their opponents convert 72.1% of free-throw attempts. They average 12.7 assists conceded and 36.0 total rebounds per game, ranked 134th and 254th respectively. Virginia Tech’s defense is 171st in the country for points per game allowed, with an average of 72.6. They force 13.6 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 42.9% from the field (158th in Division 1).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA Game?
Pick: Choose Virginia Tech
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