# Virginia men's basketball early season performance

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/virginia-mens-basketball-early-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-11-07T00:12:35.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The No. 9 Virginia Cavaliers began their basketball season with two consecutive victories. In their season opener, Virginia defeated Drexel 89-60, led by Thijs De Ridder with 24 points. 

Following that win, the team secured a 97-72 victory over Northeastern. Despite a slow start in the second game, Sam Lewis and Chance Mallory each scored 20 points to help the Cavaliers maintain an undefeated 2-0 record.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Virginia Basketball defeats Northeastern 97-72

No. 9 Virginia overcame a slow start to defeat Northeastern 97-72, led by 20-point performances from Sam Lewis and Chance Mallory.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virginia-basketball-defeats-northeastern-97-72

### 2026-11-04: Virginia basketball defeats Drexel in season opener

No. 9 Virginia defeated Drexel 89-60 in their season opener, led by Thijs De Ridder’s 24 points and nine rebounds.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virginia-basketball-defeats-drexel-in-season-opener

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