The No. 8 Virginia Cavaliers had a chance to extend their lead on the Florida State Seminoles in the ACC standings, but faltered 65-51 at No. 20 Virginia Tech. Keve Aluma got anything he wanted offensively, putting up 29 points for the Hokies. Despite holding a lead lead for the majority of the game, Virginia suffered a 19-0 scoring run by the Hokies in the second half that turned the tide. With the loss, Virginia (11-3, 7-1 ACC) stays atop the ACC but picks up its first ACC loss of the season and ends a 15-game conference winning streak that dates back to the 2020 season.