Just a little over a week ago, Virginia routed in-state rival Virginia Tech by 23 points, the most lopsided margin in the series since 1991.
The Cavaliers' win over the Hokies was their ninth in the last 10 meetings ahead of the two team's second matchup of the season on Sunday at Blacksburg, Va..
Virginia Tech has lost two games in a row after falling to Miami by six points on Wednesday night. No. 12 Virginia has alternated wins and losses over their last five games but is coming off a 71-55 drubbing of No. 4 Louisville on Monday.