No. 17 Virginia Rallies Past Notre Dame in Double OT

Cavaliers look to carry momentum into matchup with Boston College

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:39pm

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No. 17 Virginia overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat Notre Dame 100-97 in double overtime on Tuesday. The Cavaliers, who have won six of their last seven games, will look to maintain their momentum when they face Boston College on Saturday afternoon.

Why it matters

Virginia's comeback win over Notre Dame showcased the team's resilience and ability to adapt to different lineups, which will be crucial as they continue their push for an ACC title. Boston College, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back after a close loss to Notre Dame and regain their footing at home.

The details

In the win over Notre Dame, Virginia's Thijs De Ridder scored a career-high 32 points, while Devin Tillis provided a spark off the bench with 12 points and 5 rebounds. The Cavaliers had to adjust their lineup to match up with Notre Dame's style of play. Boston College recently lost 68-64 to Notre Dame, with Fred Payne leading the way for the Eagles with 18 points and 5 rebounds.

  • Virginia overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat Notre Dame 100-97 in double overtime on Tuesday.
  • Boston College lost 68-64 to Notre Dame on Saturday.

The players

Thijs De Ridder

Virginia's leading scorer this season, he had a career-high 32 points and 8 rebounds in the win over Notre Dame.

Devin Tillis

Played a key role off the bench for Virginia, scoring 12 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in over 30 minutes of action.

Fred Payne

Led Boston College with 18 points and 5 rebounds in their loss to Notre Dame.

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What they’re saying

“We had to play smaller lineups, which hadn't played, so that we could switch a little bit more and try to keep bodies in front of them and pressure a little better.”

— Randy Odom, Virginia Head Coach (statenews.net)

“I'm still not satisfied with this game. I think I had a couple of things that I can do way better and help the team way better. People might say I helped the team, but I'm not satisfied with this. But let's keep building on this.”

— Thijs De Ridder (statenews.net)

“We have to stay true to the process, get back to work, and learn from whatever lesson this game will show us, and let's continue to work. It's a long season. We want to try to be playing our best basketball in March to give ourselves a chance. That's all we can do. We have to keep showing up and working and try to get better every day.”

— Earl Grant, Boston College Head Coach (statenews.net)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Virginia's comeback win over Notre Dame demonstrated the team's resilience and ability to adapt, which will be crucial as they continue their push for an ACC title. Meanwhile, Boston College is looking to bounce back and regain their footing at home after a close loss to Notre Dame.