Three keys for North Carolina to upset Virginia

Posted Jan 23, 2026
Virginia presents a far stiffer challenge than Notre Dame. The Cavaliers are highly efficient on offense, averaging 84 points per game, and they remain defined by their defense. Virginia leads the ACC in field goal percentage defense (38.1%), 3-point field goal percentage defense (28.9%), effective field goal defense (43.5%) and blocks per game (6.4). (USA Today)

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