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No. 17 Virginia rallies, makes clutch shots to sink Notre Dame in 2OT
Cavaliers overcome 19-point deficit to win in double overtime
Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:15am
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Thijs De Ridder scored 32 points and No. 17 Virginia tied a school record by overcoming a 19-point deficit for a 100-97 double-overtime win against Notre Dame in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Tuesday in South Bend, Ind. Sam Lewis added 21 points for the Cavaliers, including the tying 3-pointer at the end of the first overtime and six points in the second OT.
Why it matters
This comeback win for Virginia showcases the team's resilience and ability to battle back from a large deficit, an important quality for a ranked team looking to make a deep tournament run. The game also highlights the competitive nature of ACC basketball, with Notre Dame giving the Cavaliers all they could handle.
The details
Virginia (17-3, 6-2 ACC) matched its largest comeback ever, set in a 93-90 win against Arizona on Nov. 12, 2006. Chance Mallory added 17 points and Devin Tillis had 12 for the Cavaliers. Sophomore guard Cole Certa scored a career-high 34 points for the Fighting Irish (11-10, 2-6) but was off the mark with a potential tying 3-pointer with 11 seconds remaining. The lead seesawed in the second OT, with Mallory's 3-pointer giving Virginia a 92-91 edge with 1:49 left.
- The game took place on Tuesday, January 28, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana.
- Virginia trailed 52-40 five minutes into the second half before going on a 20-4 run to take a 60-56 lead with 7:19 to play.
- Certa drained a deep 3-pointer with 30 seconds left to give Notre Dame a 73-71 lead, but Tillis tied it with two free throws for Virginia with 18 seconds left to send the game to overtime.
The players
Thijs De Ridder
A key player for No. 17 Virginia, scoring 32 points in the double-overtime win.
Sam Lewis
Scored 21 points for Virginia, including the tying 3-pointer at the end of the first overtime and six points in the second OT.
Cole Certa
Sophomore guard for Notre Dame who scored a career-high 34 points in the loss.
Jalen Haralson
Scored 20 points for Notre Dame in the double-overtime defeat.
Braden Shrewsberry
Scored 18 points for Notre Dame, with 15 coming in the first half.
What’s next
The win keeps Virginia in the hunt for a high seed in the ACC tournament, while Notre Dame will look to bounce back from its 12th consecutive loss against a ranked opponent.
The takeaway
This thrilling double-overtime battle between two ACC rivals demonstrated the competitive nature of the conference and the importance of never giving up, even when facing a large deficit. Both teams showed grit and determination, making for an exciting game that came down to the wire.
