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Can Virginia extend its winning streak to six tonight when they take on Ohio State in Nashville?

Feb 10, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Virginia Cavaliers forward Thijs De Ridder (28) during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | Melina Myers-Imagn Images

2nd Half

1:04- UVA leads Ohio State 65-61

3:40- UVA leads Ohio State 63-61. Buckeyes have missed 6 of their last 7 shots and turned the ball over four times in the last six minutes.

6:52- UVA and Ohio State are tied 59-59. Cavaliers are on a 6-0 run to tie the game

9:50- Ohio State leads UVA 59-53. Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton is up to 26 points on 11-14 shooting.

15:39- Ohio State leds Virginia 45-42

1st Half

Halftime: Virginia and Ohio State are tied 37-37 at the half. UVA shot 44% from the field and was 3-9 from three in the first half. Ohio State scored nine points off six Cavalier turnovers. Chance Mallory leads Virginia with seven points.

3:26- Virginia now leads Ohio State 35-31. A 6-0 run for UVA to get the lead over the last 2:28

5:04- UVA takes the lead 33-31. They have hit their last four field goals.

12:48- Ohio State leads UVA 17-11. Cavaliers have three early turnovers and the Buckeyes have seven points off those turnovers.

Pregame

Virginia's starting five tonight:

G-Malik Thomas

G- Dallin Hall

G- Sam Lewis

F- Thijs de Ridder

C- Johann Grunloh

After their improbable win over Florida State on Tuesday, Virginia looks to extend its winning streak with an out of conference matchup in the middle of February. The Cavaliers head to Nashville for a clash with Ohio State, who comes into this game squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble and needing a win.

The Cavaliers are 9-2 away from home, including a 2-1 mark in neutral site contests. UVA meets its third Big Ten foe this season, defeating Northwestern (83-78) and Maryland (80-72) earlier this season. UVA has scored 80 or more points in 15 games (most since 21 in 2000-01) but 73 or less in its last four contests.

Virginia assistant coach Bryce Crawford served as a manager at Ohio State from 2007-11. The Cavaliers are averaging 81.9 points, third-most in school history and most since 85 ppg in 2000-01. UVA ranks 18th in the NET rankings and 20th in the KenPom. com rankings.

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