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No. 13 seed Ohio ends Virginia's repeat hopes with stunning first-round upset of reigning champs

Virginia's reign as national champion got a one-year extension thanks to COVID-19.

But its title defense didn't last long once NCAA tournament play resumed. No. 13 seed Ohio stunned the fourth-seeded Cavaliers on Saturday, sending Virginia home without a win in this year's NCAA tournament.

The Bobcats did it without a big scoring night from star guard Jason Preston as junior forward Ben Vander Plas paced Ohio in the 62-58 upset Saturday night.

After taking a 28-27 lead into halftime, Virginia looked ready to pull away when it took a 38-31 lead near the midpoint of the second half.