CHARLOTTESVILLE — Virginia defeated in-state rival Virginia Tech 65-57 on Wednesday night at John Paul Jones Arena to extend its nation’s leading home win streak to 20.
In a familiar script, the Cavaliers (12-5, 3-3 ACC) rode a strong defensive effort to put away the scrappy Hokies. UVA forced 15 turnovers (10 in the first half) and won the rebound battle 33-32 to avoid its first three-game losing skid since 2021. The Cavaliers entered the contest with consecutive losses on the road, including a 19-point setback at Wake Forest on Saturday.
Tech (10-7, 2-4) shot only 39 percent. Of its 21 field goals, 11 came from behind the arc.
Making his second consecutive start, forward Jordan Minor scored a team-high 16 points and grabbed five rebounds to help spark the Cavaliers’ offensive attack. Senior point guard Reece Beekman also scored 16 points while registering four assists and four steals.
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Cavaliers guard Dante Harris made his much-anticipated return to the court early in the first half after missing the previous 10 games with an ankle injury. He provided a major boost, posting five points and a team-high five assists.
Reigning ACC Player of the Week Sean Pedulla scored a game-high 18 points for the Hokies while adding five assists, six rebounds and seven turnovers. Guard Hunter Cattoor poured in 12 points, and Robbie Beran contributed 10 points and six boards.
Tech cut the deficit to 60-55 on Pedulla’s fourth 3-pointer with 1:01 remaining, and UVA answered by scoring five of the final seven points to salt away the victory, its fifth straight against Tech on its home court.
The Hokies fell to 0-4 in road games this season. They travel to N.C. State on Saturday.
The Cavaliers ended a two-game skid and will look to grab their first road win of the season Saturday at Georgia Tech.
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Cattoor returned to Virginia Tech’s starting lineup after missing Saturday’s loss to Miami with a concussion. He is now tied for the second-most games played in school history (135), only one behind all-time leader Malcolm Delaney.
He went 2-for-5 on 3-point attempts to increase his school record tally to 290 career triples.
UVA went 4-for-14 from 3-point range. Beekman buried two long-range shots, while Jacob Groves sank the other two.
The Cavaliers have held 45 straight ACC opponents to fewer than 70 points in their home arena.
Virginia’s Reece Beekman (2) gets a rebound against Virginia Tech during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Charlottesville, Va. (Cal Cary/The Daily Progress via AP)
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This weekend’s college basketball slate kicks off with a blockbuster showdown between the No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers and the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils. They’ll be playing in Durham, where Duke has been undefeated for over a year. Virginia (25-3), however, has been on point all season and stands a chance at snapping the Blue Devils’ home court winning streak.
At a Glance: How to Watch Virginia vs. Duke Basketball Game
Stream: Sling
TV channel: ESPN
Date, time: Saturday, Feb. 28 at noon ET
The Cavaliers are coming off a big 90-61 win over NC State, and are looking to extend a nine-game winning streak. The Blue Devils are hot off a massive 100-56 victory against Notre Dame. Duke is seeking another shot at the title this year after falling to No. 1 Houston in last year’s Final Four.
If you don’t have a way to watch Saturday’s Virginia vs. Duke game, read on. Ahead is a quick guide on how to livestream Virginia vs. Duke with Sling, plus key details about the matchup.
How to Watch Virginia vs. Duke Basketball Game Online
Saturday’s Virginia vs. Duke matchup will air on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game online using any live TV streaming service that carries the channel. One of our favorites is Sling, which offers flexible packages and a great channel lineup.
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ESPN is included in Sling’s Orange and Orange + Blue packages. The Orange plan carries 30+ channels, including CNN, TNT, HGTV, and ID, as well as ESPN. This plan is available as a monthly subscription, starting at $45.99 a month, but Sling also offers short-term passes that are ideal for catching individual games or tournaments. A one-day pass costs $4.99, a three-day pass costs $9.99, and a seven-day pass costs $14.99.
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If you want more channels, upgrade to the Orange + Blue package. This plan starts at $60.99 a month and carries 50+ channels, including local networks (in select markets), Fox News, NFL Network, and everything in the Orange package.
Virginia vs. Duke Game Date, Start Time
The next Virginia vs. Duke basketball game takes place on Saturday, Feb. 28. Tip-off is at noon ET.
We’re highlighting the many threads that make Virginia so special
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States and Virginia, we’re embarking on a journey to celebrate the rich history of the place we call home. (WSLS 10)
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A fatal collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Thursday evening has claimed a life and prompted a significant road closure in South Reno.
The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to reports of the crash at approximately 5:29 p.m. on February 26. The incident occurred on northbound South Virginia Street, just north of Damonte Ranch Parkway.
According to the Nevada State Police, the rider of the motorcycle, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel. The driver of the pickup truck remained on-site, though no further details regarding other injuries or the cause of the crash have been released. Northbound South Virginia Street: Completely shut down from Damonte Ranch Parkway to Bishop Manogue Drive.
Southbound South Virginia Street: Open, but expect “rubbernecking” delays as drivers pass the emergency vehicles. Officials expect the northbound lanes to remain closed until at least 11:30 p.m. as the NHP Highway Patrol Division completes their investigation.
