NCAAB · Final/2OT

Virginia Edges Notre Dame in Double Overtime Thriller

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Purcell Pavilion

Virginia Cavaliers 100, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 97, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Virginia Cavaliers beat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 100-97 at Purcell Pavilion on January 27, 2026.

Who was favored in Virginia Cavaliers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Virginia Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -520 (about 84% implied). The favorite won.

The Virginia Cavaliers triumphed over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a thrilling double overtime contest, finishing with a score of 100 to 97 at Purcell Pavilion. This matchup showcased the resilience of both teams, but ultimately, Virginia's depth and execution in critical moments secured their victory.

Virginia entered the game with a strong record of 17-3, while Notre Dame struggled with an 11-10 record. The Cavaliers had been performing well, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games, although they faced a setback in their most recent outing against the North Carolina Tar Heels, losing 80-85. Their scoring average over the last ten games was impressive at 80.5 points per game, while allowing 67.7 points. In contrast, Notre Dame had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with a recent win against the Boston College Eagles (68-64) but had suffered losses against teams like North Carolina and Virginia Tech. The Fighting Irish averaged 69.2 points scored and 70.8 points allowed during that stretch.

At home, Notre Dame had a mixed record of 3-3, while Virginia excelled with a 5-1 record on the road. This fixture was particularly interesting as it marked only the second meeting between the two teams in the last two seasons, with Virginia having won the previous encounter decisively, 74-59, on January 25, 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a crucial factor in college basketball, impacting team dynamics and performance.

The betting odds from DraftKings indicated Virginia as 9.5-point favorites, with a moneyline of -520 for the Cavaliers and +390 for the Fighting Irish. The total points line was set at 145.5, with odds of -108 for the over and -112 for the under, reflecting expectations for a competitive scoring matchup.

The game conditions were typical for a college basketball environment, with both teams bringing their unique styles to the court. Viewers were treated to a showcase of skill, strategy, and determination, particularly in the high-stakes moments of the overtime periods.

As the game progressed into double overtime, the tension escalated. Key scoring plays included Dallin Hall making crucial free throws that pushed Virginia's lead, while Jalen Haralson and Sam Lewis contributed important baskets for the Cavaliers. Ultimately, Virginia's ability to execute under pressure made the difference, allowing them to emerge victorious in a hard-fought battle.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UVA -9.5	145.5 o -108 / u -112	Virginia Cavaliers -520 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish +390

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Leaders

PointsCole Certa34Notre Dame Fighting Irish
AssistsJalen Haralson7Notre Dame Fighting Irish
ReboundsBrady Koehler10Notre Dame Fighting Irish
PointsThijs De Ridder32Virginia Cavaliers
AssistsSam Lewis6Virginia Cavaliers
ReboundsSam Lewis9Virginia Cavaliers

Recent form

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Last 10: 4-6Streak W169.2 scored · 70.8 allowed per game3-3 at home

W68-64vs Boston College EaglesJan 24
L69-91at North Carolina Tar HeelsJan 22
L76-89at Virginia Tech HokiesJan 17
L69-81vs Miami HurricanesJan 14
L61-76vs Clemson TigersJan 10
L71-72at California Golden BearsJan 3
W47-40at Stanford CardinalDec 31
L69-72vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsDec 21
W82-58vs Evansville Purple AcesDec 13
W80-65vs Idaho VandalsDec 11

Virginia Cavaliers

Last 10: 8-2Streak L180.5 scored · 67.7 allowed per game3-1 away

L80-85vs North Carolina Tar HeelsJan 24
W72-68at SMU MustangsJan 17
W79-70at Louisville CardinalsJan 14
W70-55vs Stanford CardinalJan 10
W84-60vs California Golden BearsJan 8
W76-61at NC State WolfpackJan 3
L85-95at Virginia Tech HokiesDec 31
W95-51vs American University EaglesDec 22
W80-72vs Maryland TerrapinsDec 20
W84-60vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksDec 10

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Virginia Cavaliers	Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Field goals	31-65	29-61
Field goal %	48	48
Three-pointers	10-29	11-27
Three-point %	34	41
Free throws	28-35	28-34
Free throw %	80	82
Rebounds	40	35
Offensive rebounds	14	9
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	21	15
Steals	5	5
Blocks	3	5
Turnovers	11	10
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	13
Fast-break points	9	9
Points in the paint	36	32
Fouls	27	25
Largest lead	5	19
Lead changes	14	14
Time in front	19	73

How the scoring went

2nd Half65-70Thijs De Ridder makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-70Thijs De Ridder makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-70Sam Lewis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chance Mallory assists)
2nd Half71-70Thijs De Ridder makes driving layup (Sam Lewis assists)
2nd Half71-73Cole Certa makes 25-foot three point jumper (Braeden Shrewsberry assists)
2nd Half72-73Devin Tillis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-73Devin Tillis makes free throw 2 of 2
OT73-74Jalen Haralson makes free throw 1 of 2
OT73-75Jalen Haralson makes free throw 2 of 2
OT73-77Brady Koehler makes layup (Jalen Haralson assists)
OT75-77Thijs De Ridder makes layup (Sam Lewis assists)
OT76-77Chance Mallory makes free throw 1 of 2
OT76-80Cole Certa makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Haralson assists)
OT78-80Malik Thomas makes driving layup
OT79-80Chance Mallory makes free throw 1 of 2
OT80-80Chance Mallory makes free throw 2 of 2
OT80-83Braeden Shrewsberry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cole Certa assists)
OT82-83Thijs De Ridder makes layup
OT82-84Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 2
OT82-85Cole Certa makes free throw 2 of 2
OT85-85Sam Lewis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dallin Hall assists)
2OT86-85Chance Mallory makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT86-86Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT87-86Devin Tillis makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT87-88Cole Certa makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2OT89-88Sam Lewis makes driving layup
2OT89-90Jalen Haralson makes driving layup (Braeden Shrewsberry assists)
2OT89-91Jalen Haralson makes free throw 1 of 1
2OT92-91Chance Mallory makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dallin Hall assists)
2OT92-93Cole Certa makes driving layup
2OT93-93Thijs De Ridder makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT94-93Thijs De Ridder makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT95-93Dallin Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT96-93Dallin Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT96-94Jalen Haralson makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT96-95Jalen Haralson makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT98-95Sam Lewis makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
2OT99-95Sam Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT100-95Sam Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT100-97Jalen Haralson makes driving layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Notre Dame Fighting Irish, below favours Virginia Cavaliers.