NC State Wolfpack take on No. 12 Virginia Cavaliers in ACC matchup

The teams meet for the second time this season, with Virginia looking to sweep the season series

Feb. 24, 2026 at 12:07pm

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The NC State Wolfpack (19-8, 10-4 ACC) will travel to Charlottesville to take on the No. 12 Virginia Cavaliers (24-3, 12-2 ACC) in an ACC matchup on Tuesday night. Virginia won the first meeting 76-61 in Raleigh on Jan. 3, covering as a 4.5-point underdog. The Wolfpack are looking to bounce back after a 2-game losing streak, while the Cavaliers have won 8 straight games.

Why it matters

This is a key ACC matchup between two teams jockeying for position in the conference standings and NCAA Tournament seeding. NC State is aiming for its 20th win of the season and a potential at-large bid, while Virginia is looking to strengthen its resume as a top-15 team in the country.

The details

In the first meeting, Virginia's G Sam Lewis led the way with 23 points, while NC State was paced by G Quadir Copeland's 15 points. The Wolfpack are coming off an 82-58 rout of rival North Carolina, while the Cavaliers edged Miami 86-83 in their last outing. Virginia has won 6 of 8 games against Quadrant 1 opponents, while NC State is 5-5 in such games.

  • The teams first met on Jan. 3 in Raleigh, with Virginia winning 76-61.
  • NC State's last game was a 82-58 win over North Carolina on Feb. 21.
  • Virginia's last game was an 86-83 victory over Miami on Feb. 25.

The players

Sam Lewis

A guard for the Virginia Cavaliers who scored 23 points in the first meeting between these teams.

Quadir Copeland

A guard for the NC State Wolfpack who scored 15 points in the first matchup.

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