Virginia coach Ryan Odom discusses point guard Chance Mallory's decision to push the ball up the floor and draw a foul to set up his game-winning free throws.
On an afternoon in which Virginia and its fans celebrated beloved former coach Tony Bennett during a pregame ceremony, whether or not the No. 14 Hoos would beat visiting Miami fittingly came down to the last player Bennett helped recruit to UVa.
Virginia guard Chance Mallory (2) makes one of three consecutive foul shots in the closing seconds in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Charlottesville, Va.
Former UVa head basketball coach, Tony Bennett, and current UVa head coach, Ryan Odom, share a moment during the Tony Bennett court dedication ceremony at John Paul Jones arena before the University of Virginia versus Miami NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Virginia’s Jacari White celebrates in the University of Virginia versus Miami NCAA basketball game at John Paul Jones Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Virginia guard Chance Mallory (2) makes one of three consecutive foul shots in the closing seconds in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Charlottesville, Va.
Virginia’s Jacari White celebrates in the University of Virginia versus Miami NCAA basketball game at John Paul Jones Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Former UVa head basketball coach, Tony Bennett, and current UVa head coach, Ryan Odom, share a moment during the Tony Bennett court dedication ceremony at John Paul Jones arena before the University of Virginia versus Miami NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
