No. 15 Virginia rallies past Florida State 61-58 for 5th straight win

Jacari White scores 19 points off the bench to lead Cavaliers' comeback

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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No. 15 Virginia overcame a late deficit to defeat Florida State 61-58 on Tuesday night, extending the Cavaliers' winning streak to five games. Jacari White came off the bench to score 19 points, including a go-ahead dunk with 1:12 remaining, as Virginia closed the game on an 11-0 run. Lajae Jones had 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Seminoles, who led by as many as nine points in the second half before going cold down the stretch.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Virginia firmly in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, as the Cavaliers continue to build momentum with their fifth straight win. For Florida State, the loss is another setback in what has been a disappointing season so far for the Seminoles.

The details

White shot 5-of-9 from 3-point range and played 21 minutes, scoring more points than he had in any ACC game this season. Thijs De Ridder added 9 points and 9 rebounds for Virginia, which outrebounded Florida State 47-37. The Seminoles led 54-45 with 8:22 left before going scoreless over the final 4:54 of the game.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Jacari White

A bench player for Virginia who scored a team-high 19 points, including the go-ahead dunk in the final minutes.

Lajae Jones

A Florida State player who had a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds in the losing effort.

Robert McCray V

A Florida State player who scored 20 points in the game.

Thijs De Ridder

A Virginia player who contributed 9 points and 9 rebounds to the Cavaliers' comeback win.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This game showcased Virginia's resilience and ability to rally from a late deficit, as the Cavaliers continue to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. For Florida State, the loss is another disappointment in what has been a challenging campaign, as the Seminoles struggle to find consistency.