Notably, this game marked Senior Day for the Cavaliers, as forward Mamadi Diakite and guard Braxton Key were honored before tipoff.
Jay Huff and Mamadi Diakite led the way for Virginia, combining for 31 points to secure the Cavaliers' tenth win in the last 11 games.
The Cavaliers flexed their defensive muscles all night, holding Duke’s offense to its lowest scoring total of the season.
Following the Blue Devils’ upset loss to bottom-dweller Wake Forest Tuesday night, the surging Cavaliers will have a chance to contend for second place in the ACC in a season that looked bleak for the defending national champions just a month ago.
The Cavaliers secured a huge win against their in-state rival heading into a heavyweight bout against No. 7 Duke Saturday.
Virginia has won seven of its last eight games, and the Cavaliers are now significantly more likely to qualify for this year's tournament.
Virginia managed to hold onto a narrow lead after Pittsburgh overcame a 14-point deficit in the second half.
Virginia caught fire in the second half as senior guard Braxton Key and sophomore guard Kihei Clark led the team with 17 points each.
From meeting each other’s families within weeks of meeting each other to a surprise “I love you” barely a month into the relationship, this couple has had their fair share of twists and turns.
The game was a battle from start to finish, but outstanding performances by Woldetensae, Diakite, and Clark allowed Virginia to pull off an exciting win.
The win serves as a huge boost in the Cavaliers' NCAA tournament hopes while also putting Virginia in the driver's seat for a double-bye in the ACC tournament.
Virginia kept the game close against the No. 5 Cardinals, stealing the lead late in the second half with outstanding shooting and tight defense.
The win solidifies Virginia's fourth-place spot in the ACC heading into a tough road match-up against No. 5 Louisville Saturday.
If Virginia does return to the NCAA Tournament, the Cavaliers will be a team no top seed will want to face.
The world was stunned Jan. 26 as news outlets reported the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant and seven other passengers resulting from a helicopter crash in Los Angeles, Cali.
Virginia rallied behind an impressive second-half performance and was able to pull off the upset in the final minutes of the game with the help of leading scorers Mamadi Diakite and Kihei Clark.
The Cavaliers come away with a crucial ACC win before a highly-anticipated home showdown against No. 5 Florida State.
Since the start of the 21st century, there have been 20 NCAA men’s basketball champions. Of those 20, only four have failed to make the NCAA Tournament the year after winning it.
The Cavaliers fall to the Wolfpack in a match-up that featured the ACC's best scoring defense versus its second-best scoring offense.
Jay Huff's big performance, including 17 points and six blocks, led Virginia to victory against Georgia Tech Saturday night.
