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No.3 Virginia vs No.14 Wright State Live Updates | NCAA Tournament

Will the Cavaliers advance to the round of 32?
Mar 19, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Malik Thomas (1) reacts during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Mar 19, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Malik Thomas (1) reacts during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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2nd Half

Final- Virgnia survives Wright State to advance to the round of 32 after an 82-73 win

0:30 2H- Jacari White hits a big bucket over Michael Imariagbe to extend the lead to 80-73

1:20 2H- Virginia on an 11-0 run, and Jacari White hits a major three pointer to give the Cavaliers breathing room. Virgnia leads 78-70

2:21 2H- Virginia is on a current 8-0 run; Johann Grünloh getting it done on both ends of the floor swatting shots and making layups. Virginia leads 75-70

3:10 2H- Virginia regians the lead after a Johann Grünloh bucket for the Cavaliers extends their lead to 73-70

4:22 2H- Virginia trails 70-69 and will get possession after a travel is called

5:32 2H- Wright State leads 70-67; Virginia Sam Lewis assessed a technical foul; Sollomon Callaghan nails both free throws

7:00 2H- Virginia has just a 67-66 lead; TJ Burch gets a deflection after hitting a three on the other end.

7:52 2H- Virginia is riding a 9-0 run, and have a 67-61 lead. Wright State gets to the charity stripe and will shoot free throws after the break

9:00 2H- Virginia is on a 7-0 run in the last two minutes and Sam Lewis punches it home. Virginia leads 65-61

10:15 2H- Virginia regains the lead after Dallin Halls nails both of his free throws; Cavaliers lead 63-61

11:08 2H- TJ Burch gets the steal on Malik Thomas and converts the bucket on the other end plus the foul

11:50 2H- Jacari White hits an extremely difficult three pointer to give the Cavaliers back the lead 58-56; he has 16 points now

12:38 2H- A flagrant 1 foul is assessed on Michael Imariagbe; Virginia will get two shots and the ball

12:38 2H- Officially are reviewing a play on Dallin Hall. Virginia is all tied at 53

13:34 2H- Virginia has a 51-50 lead over Wright State; Thijs De Ridder beginning to find his groove

14:54 2H- Sam Lewis knocks down a three pointer and gives the Cavaliers first lead since 6:09 in the first half. Virginia leads 48-47

17:40 2H- Virginia begins the second half on a 5-0 run and ties things at 43-43; Dallin Hall picks the pocket and finishes with a layup on the other end

18:10 2H- Virginia trails 43-41; Sam Lewis draws a foul. Hoos looking to tie

19:41 2H- Virginia gets inital stop which results in jump ball. Hoos take over trailling 43-38

1st Half

Halftime- Wright State leads Virginia 43-38 at the break; The Raiders are 8-18 from three point range; Thijs De Ridder only has five points for the Hoos

0:52 1H- Wright State Solomon Callaghan nails both free throws and gives the Raiders a 41-38 lead; He has 16 points

2:10 1H- Wright State has a 36-35 lead and has made seven three pointers; Sollomon Callaghan and Michael Imariagbe have both hit double figures; Virginia guards are picking it up with their guard play

3:22 1H- Devin Tillis hits a big three pointer to close the deficit to 34-32;

4:15 1H- Jacari White hits his third threee pointer and has crossed double figures. Game is notted at 29-29

6:00 1H- Sam Lewis checks back into the game after enduring an injury; game is tied 26-26

6:58 1H- Wright State leads Virginia 24-23; Virginia 3-11 from beyond the arc; Wright State is 5-10; Solomon Callaghan has 11 points on 4-5 shooting

9:10 1H- Jacari White caps an 8-0 run for the Cavaliers and hits a big three to give the Cavaliers a 21-19 lead

9:40 1H- Malik Thomas hits a big three pointer to cut the deficit to 19-18 for the Cavaliers

11:03 1H- Sam Lewis goes down with an injury; Wirght State extends lead to 19-13 over Virginia

12:24 1H- Dallin Hall picks up his second foul and subs out

13:20 1H- Game is tied 13-13; Solomon Callaghan leads Wright State with eight of there 13 points. Wirght State is 3-5 from three point range

15:28 1H- Virginia leads 5-2 after a Malik Thomas three pointer. Johann Grünloh has two early blocks, the Hoos with four early turnovers

17:25 1H- Thijs De Ridder gives Virginia its first basket of the game. Virginia leads 2-0

17:39 1H- Virginia has three tunrovers and is 0-3 fro the field in the early going

19:28 1H- Virginia first possession ends in a shot clock violation.

20:00 1H- Virginia wins the opening tip

Pregame

Starting five for UVA:

G- Malik Thomas

G- Dallin Hall

G- Sam Lewis

F- Thijs de Ridder

C- Johann Grunloh

Virginia is back in action after almost a week since its last game. They will be in Philadelphia today taking on No.14 Wright State in hopes of advancing to the next round of the NCAA tourney. Virginia has been led by its strong offensive attack, shooting, rebounding, and defense all season. Their continuity has also disseminated throughout the season, and has been a major element of why they have been so good.

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