No. 18 Virginia defeats Pitt in low-scoring affair

Sam Lewis and Thijs De Ridder lead the Cavaliers to a 67-47 victory.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 11:47pm

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The No. 18 ranked Virginia Cavaliers defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 67-47 on Tuesday night in a low-scoring game. Sam Lewis scored 15 points and Thijs De Ridder recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Cavaliers.

Why it matters

This win keeps Virginia in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament, as they continue to build their resume against ACC opponents. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, is struggling to find consistency this season.

The details

Despite scoring their fewest points of the season, the Cavaliers were able to pull away from Pitt thanks to strong performances from Lewis and De Ridder. De Ridder, the reigning ACC Player of the Week, recorded his third double-double of the year.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Sam Lewis

A key scorer for the Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team.

Thijs De Ridder

The reigning ACC Player of the Week, De Ridder recorded a double-double in the win over Pitt.

Virginia Cavaliers

The No. 18 ranked men's basketball team from the University of Virginia.

Pittsburgh Panthers

The men's basketball team from the University of Pittsburgh.

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What they’re saying

“We’re happy to get the win, even if it wasn’t the prettiest game. Our defense really stepped up and that allowed us to pull away in the second half.”

— Sam Lewis

What’s next

Virginia will look to build on this win as they continue their ACC schedule, while Pitt will try to regroup and find more consistency in the coming games.

The takeaway

This low-scoring victory shows that the Virginia Cavaliers can win in different styles of play, relying on their stifling defense to overcome an off shooting night. The team continues to prove it is a force to be reckoned with in the ACC.