No. 6 Virginia vs Maryland | Live Updates: Score, Analysis and Highlights

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An ACC classic is revived. No. 6 Virginia heads into Terrapin territory to face Maryland, in what will be the Cavaliers' first true road test of the 2026-27 campaign.
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First half: UVA 0, Maryland 0
Pregame
No change to the starting lineup — Chance Mallory, Sam Lewis, Nolan Adekunle, Thijs De Ridder and Johann Grunloh will begin the game for Virginia.
Watch warmups:
More warmups: pic.twitter.com/4Z457dj84y
— Xander (@xandertilock) November 13, 2026
Virginia is expected to don its navy alternate uniforms for the first time this year. It will directly contrast Maryland's all-red theme. As part of that theme, fans are receiving "Crush the Cavs" shirts as a callback to the ACC rivalry.
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— Xander (@xandertilock) November 13, 2026

Xander Tilock serves as the lead editor for Virginia on SI. He previously spent four years as a Senior Writer/Sports Editor for The Cavalier Daily, where he authored the publication’s most articles since 2017 and was named Literary Writer of the Year in 2023. Xander has been referenced on ACC Network, Yahoo Sports, Sirius XM ACC Radio, UVA Today, The Virginian-Pilot, and dozens of other publications nationwide. Outside of journalistic endeavors, Xander graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia in 2026. He is also a proud owner of the Green Bay Packers — and for a final twist, you can find him acting, writing, directing, and producing films and plays. Follow Xander on X @xandertilock
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