Virginia Routs Bucknell 95-61 in Charlottesville
Chance Mallory and Thijs De Ridder led Virginia to its fourth straight win, improving its record to 4-0.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Basketball
Virginia defeated Bucknell 95-61 on November 10, 2026, in Charlottesville, leading 53-31 at halftime after shooting 21-of-37 from the field. The Cavaliers outrebounded the Bison 52-29 in a game that Bucknell, now 0-3, struggled to control from the start.
Why it matters
The win keeps Virginia unbeaten early in the season while Bucknell continues to search for its first victory. Strong shooting and rebounding in Charlottesville give the Cavaliers a balanced profile heading into their next road test at Maryland.
Virginia shot 21-of-37 from the field and 7-of-16 from three in the first half, while Bucknell, which averaged 21 rebounds per game entering the contest, was outrebounded 52-29. Whether the Cavaliers can sustain that efficiency against tougher opposition remains untested.
The players
Chance Mallory
Virginia guard who scored 16 points with six assists and shot 6-of-9 from the floor in the win.
Thijs De Ridder
Virginia forward who recorded 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals against Bucknell.
Nolan Adekunle
Virginia player who scored 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting, including 3-of-4 from three-point range.
Johann Grünloh
Virginia forward who scored 13 points and grabbed a team-high nine rebounds in the victory.
The details
Virginia scored the first 11 points of the game and never trailed. Mallory drew a foul on a layup with 0.4 seconds left in the first half, and De Ridder followed a Bucknell timeout with a steal and one-handed dunk that extended Virginia's run to 14 straight points.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: Virginia defeats Bucknell 95-61 in Charlottesville.
Friday: Bucknell hosts Columbia.
Friday: Virginia visits Maryland.
Season Trajectory
The 95-61 win extends Virginia's unbeaten start to 4-0 and places the Cavaliers among the early contenders in the ACC-level picture. Bucknell, now 0-3, faces a steeper climb as it looks to build momentum before conference play.
Fantasy managers tracking Mallory and De Ridder should note their strong multi-category output in this game. Fans planning to attend Virginia's next home game can expect a team that is shooting efficiently and winning the boards.
The takeaway
Balanced scoring and rebounding helped Virginia build a large early lead, a pattern worth watching as the Cavaliers face tougher road tests. Readers following the team should track whether that efficiency carries into Friday's game at Maryland.
What happens next
Virginia visits Maryland on Friday, and Bucknell hosts Columbia the same day.
Further reading
For more coverage of college teams across the region, see Basketball in the Charlottesville section.
