Virginia vs. Florida State: Scoreboard & Game Thread – Feb 10
- February 10, 2026 – In a tightly contested matchup, the No.
- Jacari White proved to be the difference-maker for Virginia, scoring 19 points off the bench.
- Florida State, now 11-13 overall and 4-7 in conference play, was led by Lajae Jones, who contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds.
Virginia Rallies to Defeat Florida State, 61-58
– In a tightly contested matchup, the No. 15 Virginia Cavaliers overcame a resilient Florida State Seminoles team with a late surge, securing a 61-58 victory at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. The Cavaliers closed the game on an 11-0 run to snatch the win.
Jacari White proved to be the difference-maker for Virginia, scoring 19 points off the bench. His go-ahead dunk with 1:12 remaining in the fourth quarter ignited the Cavaliers’ decisive run. Virginia improved to 21-3 overall and 10-2 in ACC play with the win.
Florida State, now 11-13 overall and 4-7 in conference play, was led by Lajae Jones, who contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds. Despite Jones’ strong performance, the Seminoles couldn’t hold onto their lead as Virginia’s defense tightened in the final minutes.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to establish a significant lead for much of the contest. Virginia shot 38% from the field (23-61) and 30% from three-point range (10-33), while Florida State struggled with their shooting, managing only 29% from the field (18-62) and 18% from beyond the arc (6-33). Virginia capitalized on their free throw opportunities, converting 73% (16-22) compared to Florida State’s 72.7% (16-22).
Rebounding proved to be a key factor, with Virginia holding a 42-33 advantage on the boards. Thijs De Ridder led the Cavaliers with 9 rebounds, while Lajae Jones grabbed 13 for Florida State. Virginia also forced 14 turnovers, converting them into 12 points.
Beyond White’s standout performance, Virginia received contributions from Thijs De Ridder, who scored 9 points, and Sam Lewis, who added 9 points as well. For Florida State, Robert McCray V scored 20 points, and Chauncey Wiggins added 2 points.
The Cavaliers’ largest lead of the game was 9 points, while Florida State’s largest lead reached 6 points. Virginia led for 68% of the game, according to ESPN Analytics. The win marks Virginia’s fifth consecutive victory.
The officiating crew for the game included Brian O’Connell, Ron Groover, and Michael Greenstein.
According to box score data, Virginia’s Johann Grunloh contributed 5 points, while Florida State’s Kevin MaGee also scored 9 points.