Virginia's late 3 stuns No. 8 Louisville

Romi Levy's go-ahead shot in final seconds lifts Cavaliers to ACC upset

Feb. 23, 2026 at 1:25am

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Romi Levy made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining and visiting Virginia pulled off an Atlantic Coast Conference stunner, defeating No. 8 Louisville 74-72 on Sunday. Kymora Johnson led Virginia with 16 points, while Levy posted 15 and Paris Clark added 14 points, eight assists and six rebounds.

Why it matters

This upset victory over a top-10 opponent boosts Virginia's NCAA Tournament hopes and showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games against highly ranked competition in the tough ACC.

The details

Levy's shot made it 74-72 before Louisville had two attempts to tie or take the lead. With four seconds left, the Cardinals' Reyna Scott missed a layup but teammate Laura Ziegler grabbed the rebound. After a Louisville timeout, Imari Berry misfired on a 3-pointer, and Virginia's Romi Levy secured the rebound to seal the win.

  • Levy made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining.

The players

Romi Levy

A Virginia player who made the game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds.

Kymora Johnson

Led Virginia with 16 points.

Paris Clark

Scored 14 points, with 8 assists and 6 rebounds for Virginia.

Reyna Scott

A Louisville player who missed a layup in the final seconds.

Laura Ziegler

A Louisville player who grabbed the rebound after Scott's missed layup.

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The takeaway

This upset victory over a top-10 opponent shows the strength and resilience of the Virginia women's basketball team, and boosts their chances of making the NCAA Tournament with a signature win in the competitive ACC.