Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Virginia Cavaliers vs Syracuse Orange

Preview · updated September 26, 2026 · 2025–26 season
Virginia Cavaliers
Cavaliers
2-1 L1
— home · — away
3rd in ACC
Head coach Tony Elliott · 24-27
Syracuse Orange
Orange
1-2 L2
— home · — away
16th in ACC
Head coach Fran Brown · 14-13
Storylines
Stakes3rd in ACC
Players to watch
UVA
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SYR
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Team comparison · per game
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Points / game
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Rebounds / game
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Assists / game
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75.0
Field goal %
62.5
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3-point %
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Steals / game
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Series & head-to-head
Series (ESPN era)series tied 1-1 (since 2014-15)
Last meetingSep 23, 2022: SYR 22 — UVA 20 (W: SYR)

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