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Cavaliers Suffer Heartbreaking Three-OT Loss in ACC Opener

1/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The No. 21 Virginia Cavaliers opened ACC play with a three-overtime loss to Virginia Tech on New Year's Eve.
The Cavaliers started 11-1 this season.
Virginia shot 10 of 45 from three-point range.
They allowed 22 second-chance points.
Coach Ryan Odom emphasized mental toughness as the team navigates a tough conference schedule, including games against NC State and No. 16 Louisville.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1953, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) transformed college basketball in the southeastern United States, with its inaugural tournament featuring teams like North Carolina and Duke. The intense rivalries, exemplified by Virginia's recent three-overtime loss to Virginia Tech, highlight the ACC's enduring significance in shaping player performance and coaching strategies within a competitive landscape.

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Story summary

The No. 21 Virginia Cavaliers opened ACC play with a three-overtime loss to Virginia Tech on New Year's Eve.
The Cavaliers started 11-1 this season.
Virginia shot 10 of 45 from three-point range.
They allowed 22 second-chance points.
Coach Ryan Odom emphasized mental toughness as the team navigates a tough conference schedule, including games against NC State and No. 16 Louisville.

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