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03-23 06:10

72 - 79

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In a defensive battle typical of March Madness, the Tennessee Volunteers edged out the Virginia Cavaliers 79-72 in NCAA Tournament action. The game pitted Virginia's methodical, pack-line defense against Tennessee's physical, perimeter-oriented attack, with the Volunteers' offensive firepower proving decisive in the final minutes. Virginia controlled the tempo for much of the first half, limiting Tennessee's possessions and taking a narrow lead into halftime. The second half saw Tennessee increase their defensive intensity, generating turnovers that led to key fast-break points. The game remained a one-possession affair for nearly the entire final ten minutes, with both teams trading crucial baskets. Tennessee finally created separation with a pair of clutch three-pointers and a strong drive to the rim in the final three minutes, opening up a seven-point lead that Virginia could not overcome. Virginia's deliberate offense struggled to find clean looks against Tennessee's switching defense down the stretch. The Volunteers' balanced scoring, with multiple players reaching double figures, contrasted with Virginia's reliance on one or two primary scorers. This result sends Tennessee to the next round while ending Virginia's tournament run. Tennessee's coach highlighted his team's toughness, stating, "We knew it would be a grind against Virginia, and our guys made the winning plays when the game was on the line." Virginia's coach reflected on the season, saying, "I'm proud of our fight, but credit to Tennessee. They made a few more plays than we did in a game of inches."

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The Virginia vs Tennessee fixture is part of the NCAA during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, NCAA fixtures, match statistics, NCAA standings and NCAA match results for Virginia vs Tennessee on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Mar 22, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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