Virginia–Virginia Tech men's basketball rivalry explained

Wide:	yes
Other Names:	Commonwealth Clash
Virginia–Virginia Tech men's basketball rivalry
Team1logo:	Virginia Cavaliers text logo.svg
Team2logo:	Virginia Tech Hokies logo.svg
Firstmeeting:	February 20, 1915 Virginia, 39–21
Mostrecent:	February 19, 2024 Virginia Tech, 75–41
Total:	157
Series:	Virginia leads, 41–18
Alltimerecord:	Virginia leads, 98–60
Largestvictory:	Virginia, 107–58 (1955) Virginia Tech, 105–70 (1961)
Longeststreak:	Virginia Tech 9 (1948–52; 1958–65) Virginia, 9 (1978–1984)
Currentstreak:	Virginia Tech, 1 (2024–present)
Stadiums:	John Paul Jones Arena (est. 2006) Cassell Coliseum (est. 1962)

The Virginia–Virginia Tech men's basketball rivalry is an American College basketball rivalry between the men's basketball team of the University of Virginia (called Virginia in sports media and abbreviated UVA) and the men's basketball team of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (called Virginia Tech and abbreviated VT). The two schools first met in 1915 and have played in every season since 1922. Since Virginia Tech's admission in the ACC in 2004, the teams have played twice annually.^{[1] [2] [3]}

History

The two teams first played in 1915, with the Cavaliers winning 39-21. The games are normally played on the schools' respective campuses, but, especially between 1976 and 2000, neutral sites throughout Virginia, such as Roanoke, Lynchburg, Richmond, and Norfolk hosted the games.^[4] In 2006, the teams had their lone meeting in the ACC men's basketball tournament; Virginia won 60-56 in the first-round match-up.^[5] Much like the teams' rivalry in American football, long winning streaks have defined the series with both teams possessing nine-game runs of such streaks, Virginia from 1978 to 1984 and Tech from 1948 to 1952 and again from 1958 to 1965.^{[6] [7]}

Memorable games

2017: Stuck on the Rim

The No. 12 Cavaliers traveled to Blacksburg after beating the Hokies by 23 in Charlottesville. With Tech leading late in the first overtime period and London Perrantes cutting into the lane, it seemed certain that the Cavaliers would tie the game. Shockingly, the ball suspended itself on the rim and the possession arrow gave the ball back to the Hokies, who would go on to win 80-78 after a second overtime period. Hokie Seth Allen hit a short pull-up jumper to seal it.^[8]

See also

• Virginia–Virginia Tech football rivalry

Notes and References

1. Web site: Associated Press . A.C.C. Invites Miami and Virginia Tech to Join . The New York Times . 17 August 2022 . 25 June 2003.
2. Web site: [e-mail] 540-981-3126 . Mike Niziolek . Virginia Tech gets new primary annual opponents as part of ACC's 3-5-5 scheduling model . Roanoke Times . 17 August 2022 . en.
3. Web site: Virginia allegiances riven by rivalry on football field - USATODAY.com . usatoday30.usatoday.com . 17 August 2022.
4. Web site: Men's Basketball History vs University of Virginia . Virginia Tech Athletics . 17 August 2022 . en.
5. Web site: Virginia To Play Virginia Tech In First Round Of ACC Tournament . Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site . 17 August 2022 . 6 March 2006.
6. Web site: Kirk . Jason . 9 fun facts about how long it’s been since UVA beat VT . SBNation.com . 17 August 2022 . en . 24 November 2017.
7. Web site: Wang . Gene . Virginia Tech beats Virginia in rematch to extend its winning streak to six . Washington Post . Washington Post . 17 August 2022.
8. Web site: Virginia falls after potential tie-breaking layup gets stuck on back rim . sports.yahoo.com . 17 August 2022.