NCAAB · Final/3OT

Virginia Tech Outlasts Virginia in Thrilling 3OT Battle

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Cassell Coliseum

Virginia Tech Hokies 95, Virginia Cavaliers 85, 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 Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Tech Hokies beat Virginia Cavaliers 95-85 at Cassell Coliseum on December 31, 2025.

Who was favored in Virginia Cavaliers vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The underdog won.

In a gripping showdown at Cassell Coliseum, the Virginia Tech Hokies triumphed over the Virginia Cavaliers with a final score of 95-85 after three overtimes. This match showcased the resilience and determination of both teams, making it a memorable encounter in the NCAAB season. The Hokies improved their home record to 13-2, while the Cavaliers fell to 11-3 overall.

Both teams entered the game with impressive recent form. Virginia Tech had won five consecutive games leading up to this matchup, boasting a record of 8-2 in their last ten games. They averaged 78.1 points scored per game, while allowing 71.7 points. In their last five games, they scored an average of 83.8 points and allowed 70.6. Virginia, on the other hand, was riding a six-game winning streak, with a record of 9-1 in their last ten games. The Cavaliers averaged 87.8 points scored and allowed only 68.3 points during that stretch. Their performance on the road had been solid, with a perfect away record of 2-0 before this game.

The two teams had faced each other twice earlier in the season, splitting the results with each team winning one game. Virginia Tech had previously edged out Virginia 75-74 on February 1, 2025, but lost to them 70-73 in a later meeting on February 15, 2025. This rivalry added an extra layer of intensity to the game.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either roster, indicating both teams were likely at full strength for this crucial matchup. The conditions in Cassell Coliseum were typical for a winter evening, likely impacting the players' performance as they battled through fatigue during the extended play.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Cavaliers with a spread of 5.5 points, indicating expectations of a close contest. The total points line was set at 153.5, reflecting the anticipated offensive capabilities of both teams. Virginia Tech, as the home underdog, had a moneyline of +210, while Virginia was priced at -258.

As the game unfolded, it became clear that both teams were evenly matched, with the lead changing multiple times. The Hokies' ability to score under pressure was evident as they made crucial free throws in the final moments of the third overtime to secure their victory. Neoklis Avdalas and Ben Hammond were instrumental in the closing stages, with Avdalas contributing with key free throws and Hammond scoring a critical tip-in layup.

Fans watching this thrilling contest were treated to a showcase of skill, determination, and the unpredictability of college basketball, culminating in a hard-fought victory for Virginia Tech.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UVA -5.5	153.5 o -105 / u -115	Virginia Cavaliers -258 · Virginia Tech Hokies +210

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Leaders

PointsBen Hammond30Virginia Tech Hokies
AssistsBen Hammond5Virginia Tech Hokies
ReboundsChristian Gurdak19Virginia Tech Hokies
PointsMalik Thomas26Virginia Cavaliers
AssistsThijs De Ridder5Virginia Cavaliers
ReboundsThijs De Ridder13Virginia Cavaliers

Recent form

Virginia Tech Hokies

Last 10: 8-2Streak W578.1 scored · 71.7 allowed per game6-1 at home

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Virginia Cavaliers

Last 10: 9-1Streak W687.8 scored · 68.3 allowed per game1-0 away

W95-51vs American University EaglesDec 22
W80-72vs Maryland TerrapinsDec 20
W84-60vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksDec 10
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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	Virginia Tech Hokies
Field goals	32-89	29-82
Field goal %	36	35
Three-pointers	10-45	9-28
Three-point %	22	32
Free throws	11-15	28-41
Free throw %	73	68
Rebounds	54	60
Offensive rebounds	17	20
Defensive rebounds	37	40
Assists	15	12
Steals	9	7
Blocks	7	5
Turnovers	17	14
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	15
Fast-break points	5	7
Points in the paint	44	34
Fouls	27	16
Largest lead	4	10
Lead changes	21	21
Time in front	22	58

How the scoring went

OT62-59Thijs De Ridder makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
OT62-62Jaden Schutt makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Hammond assists)
OT63-62Thijs De Ridder makes free throw 1 of 2
OT63-63Neoklis Avdalas makes free throw 1 of 2
OT63-64Neoklis Avdalas makes free throw 2 of 2
OT66-64Chance Mallory makes 24-foot three pointer
OT66-65Christian Gurdak makes free throw 1 of 2
OT66-66Christian Gurdak makes free throw 2 of 2
OT68-66Thijs De Ridder makes layup
OT68-68Christian Gurdak makes 1-foot dunk (Ben Hammond assists)
2OT68-69Ben Hammond makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT68-71Amani Hansberry makes 0-foot alley oop dunk (Neoklis Avdalas assists)
2OT69-71Chance Mallory makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT70-71Chance Mallory makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT70-73Ben Hammond makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
2OT70-74Ben Hammond makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT70-75Ben Hammond makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT72-75Malik Thomas makes driving layup
2OT73-75Malik Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
2OT73-76Ben Hammond makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT73-77Ben Hammond makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT76-77Malik Thomas makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Dallin Hall assists)
2OT76-78Ben Hammond makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT78-78Chance Mallory makes 0-foot tip in layup
3OT80-78Thijs De Ridder makes layup
3OT80-80Ben Hammond makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
3OT80-82Ben Hammond makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
3OT82-82Malik Thomas makes driving layup
3OT82-85Amani Hansberry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Neoklis Avdalas assists)
3OT82-86Amani Hansberry makes free throw 1 of 2
3OT83-86Malik Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
3OT83-88Ben Hammond makes driving layup
3OT83-89Neoklis Avdalas makes free throw 1 of 2
3OT83-90Neoklis Avdalas makes free throw 2 of 2
3OT83-92Ben Hammond makes 0-foot tip in layup
3OT84-92Malik Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
3OT85-92Malik Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
3OT85-93Ben Hammond makes free throw 1 of 2
3OT85-94Ben Hammond makes free throw 2 of 2
3OT85-95Christian Gurdak makes free throw 1 of 2