No. 14 Virginia Beats Georgia Tech 94-68, Extends Streak to 7
In Atlanta, No. 14 Virginia delivered a dominant performance, defeating Georgia Tech 94-68 on Wednesday night to extend its winning streak to seven games and its road winning streak to eight.
The Cavaliers, now 23-3 overall and 11-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, jumped out to a commanding 42-9 lead in the first 13 minutes and carried a 59-27 halftime advantage, their largest in an ACC game since February 2001. Virginia's efficient offense overwhelmed the Yellow Jackets from the start, with the team connecting on 36 of 79 field goal attempts and 14 of 37 from three-point range. That hot shooting helped the Cavaliers pull away decisively in the second half, maintaining control throughout the matchup at McCamish Pavilion.
Thijs de Ridder led Virginia with 22 points, showcasing his scoring ability inside and out against Georgia Tech's defense. Malik Thomas contributed 17 points, providing steady support as the Cavaliers built on their recent momentum. The win highlighted Virginia's balanced attack, following a nonconference victory over Ohio State that resumed their conference schedule. However, the team suffered a setback when forward Devin Tillis exited in the second half due...