In the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia, the stage was set tonight for an intense showdown between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Men’s Basketball team and the formidable Virginia Cavaliers. Despite a challenging 2-7 record, the Fighting Irish have showcased resilience, consistently battling until the final moments, as evidenced by an average margin of loss in January standing at a mere 6.3 points. Rewind to December 30, when the Irish triumphed over the Cavaliers with a stunning 76-54 upset on their home turf. Now, the question echoes in the air: Can the Fighting Irish replicate their home success, this time on the challenging terrain of an away game?