The Virginia Cavaliers appeared to sleepwalk through the first half and much of the second against a strong California team. But the Hoos made plays when they needed them, coming from behind in dramatic fashion to down the Bears 63-62 in overtime in front of a delirious crowd at JPJ. Somehow, someway, Virginia won their 9th straight, improving to 10-1 on the season, on a London Perrantes game-winning three in overtime.
| Virginia | California | |
| Final PPP | 1.04 | 1.01 |
| Shooting (eFG%) | 45. |