No. 14 Virginia Routs Georgia Tech for 7th Straight Win

Cavaliers cruise to 94-68 victory in ACC matchup

Feb. 24, 2026 at 9:39am

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The 14th-ranked Virginia Cavaliers dominated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, winning 94-68 on Wednesday night. Thijs De Ridder led the Cavaliers with 22 points in just 22 minutes of action, while Malik Thomas added 17 points. Virginia extended its winning streak to seven games with the lopsided victory.

Why it matters

The win keeps Virginia firmly in the hunt for the ACC regular season title, as they improve to 23-3 overall and 11-2 in conference play. Georgia Tech, meanwhile, drops to 11-16 on the season and 2-12 in the ACC, extending their losing streak to eight games.

The details

Virginia jumped out to a 14-3 lead to start the game and never looked back, leading by as many as 38 points in the second half. The Cavaliers shot the ball extremely well, connecting on 10 three-pointers in the first half alone. Georgia Tech was led by Jaeden Mustaf's 18 points, but the Yellow Jackets had no answer for Virginia's balanced scoring attack.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Thijs De Ridder

A Virginia player who scored a game-high 22 points in 22 minutes of action.

Malik Thomas

A Virginia player who scored 17 points in the win.

Dallin Hall

A Virginia player who had 12 points and 10 assists.

Jaeden Mustaf

A Georgia Tech player who led the Yellow Jackets with 18 points.

Baye Ndongo

A Georgia Tech player who scored 13 points in the loss.

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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

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This dominant win for Virginia keeps them in the hunt for the ACC regular season title, while Georgia Tech's struggles continue as they extend their losing streak to eight games.