Virginia Tech Hokies Stumble in Regular Season Finale Against No. 13 UVA

Hokies' NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy after 76-72 loss to rival Cavaliers

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team ended their regular season with a 76-72 loss to No. 13 ranked rival Virginia Cavaliers. The defeat was the Hokies' seventh in their last 11 games, putting their NCAA Tournament hopes in serious jeopardy as they head into the ACC Tournament.

Why it matters

The Hokies had several close losses this season, including four one-possession games in ACC play. Their inability to close out tight games could prove costly as they look to secure an NCAA Tournament bid, especially with the added uncertainty of how much weight the conference tournament will carry this year.

The details

Virginia Tech led late, but struggled with execution down the stretch, allowing Virginia to pull out the victory. The Hokies have now dropped seven of their last 11 games heading into the ACC Tournament, where they will need a strong showing to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume.

  • The Hokies' regular season ended on March 7, 2026 with the loss to Virginia.
  • The ACC Tournament begins on March 10, 2026.

The players

Virginia Tech Hokies

The Virginia Tech men's basketball team finished the regular season with a 19-12 record and an 8-10 mark in ACC play.

Virginia Cavaliers

The Virginia Cavaliers are the No. 13 ranked team in the country and defeated the Hokies 76-72 in the regular season finale.

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What’s next

The Hokies will open the ACC Tournament on March 10, 2026 against 13th-seeded Wake Forest. If they advance, they would face 5th-seeded Clemson the following day.

The takeaway

Virginia Tech's inability to close out close games throughout the season has put their NCAA Tournament hopes in serious jeopardy. They will need a strong showing in the ACC Tournament to bolster their resume and secure a spot in the Big Dance.