No. 18 Virginia needed a big win for its resume, and the Cavaliers delivered with an 85-50 win over the No. 12 Clemson Tigers. It was the 11th straight win for Virginia against Clemson, and this one was never in doubt. The Cavaliers improved to 9-2 on the season and 5-0 in the ACC, winning their 13th straight ACC game dating back to last season. Clemson, which was coming off of a long COVID pause, fell to 9-2 (3-2 ACC).
Once again, five players scored in double-digits for the Hoos, led by Sam Hauser and Tomas Woldetensae with 14 points apiece.