North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers — Men's Basketball, Saturday, January 24, 2026

No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels beat No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers 85-80 in men's basketball on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA.

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Men's Basketball
Final
#22

North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina

Atlantic Coast Conference

at
#14

Virginia Cavaliers

Virginia

Atlantic Coast Conference

North Carolina Tar Heels

85
-

Virginia Cavaliers

80

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John Paul Jones Arena

Charlottesville, VA

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Game facts
DateSaturday, January 24, 2026
Final scoreNorth Carolina Tar Heels 85, Virginia Cavaliers 80
VenueJohn Paul Jones Arena
CityCharlottesville, VA
Conference gameYes
Rank (entering)North Carolina Tar Heels: No. 22
Rank (entering)Virginia Cavaliers: No. 14

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers?

No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels beat No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers 85-80 in men's basketball on Saturday, January 24, 2026.