Virginia Cavaliers vs Ohio State Buckeyes, Nashville Hoops Showdown

College Basketball

#15Virginia

22-3

70-66

Final

Ohio State

16-9

Bridgestone Arena

Lead tracker

UVA leadsBiggest lead UVA 5, OSU 11

OSU leads

Team	1H	2H	T
UVA	37	33	70
OSU	37	29	66

Who won: Virginia 70-66

The Virginia Cavaliers beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 70-66 in Nashville Hoops Showdown on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Bridgestone Arena. Malik Thomas led the Virginia in points (13). Bruce Thornton led the Ohio State in points (28).

Recap · Feb 14

Thomas, Lewis help No. 15 Virginia beat Ohio State 70-66 in Nashville

Malik Thomas and Sam Lewis each scored 13 points and No. 15 Virginia beat Ohio State 70-66 on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena in the Nashville Hoops Showdown.

What it means

Virginia 7-1 on the road; Ohio State 11-3 at home.

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Game info

Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN · Attendance 6,438
Officials: Steve McJunkins (Referee), Michael Kitts (Referee), Tommy Johnson (Referee)