Queens University Royals @ Virginia Cavaliers
De Ridder's efficient 21 points lift Virginia over Queens, 94-69
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- — Thijs De Ridder scored 21 points on 8-for-10 shooting, Johann Grunloh had a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double, and Virginia defeated Queens 94-69 on Friday.
Sam Lewis added 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting (3-for-3 from 3-point range), and Devin Tillis had 13 points and five rebounds.
The Cavaliers (6-1) took the lead on De Ridder's 3-pointer 17 seconds into the contest and did not trail the rest of the way, coasting to a 46-29 halftime lead. They went on a 16-0 run late in the first half, turning an eight-point lead into a 24-point lead in just four minutes.
Chance Mallory and Jacari White each scored 11 points, and Mallory grabbed eight rebounds. Dallin Hall led Virginia with five assists.
Virginia managed 53% shooting from the field and 46% from beyond the arc, and held Queens to 38% and 31% marks, respectively.
Nasir Mann scored 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting for the Royals (3-5), and Yoav Berman and Jordan Watford each had 10 points.
Virginia visits Texas on Wednesday in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
Queens is home against Gardner-Webb on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Charlottesville, VA
Referee:Lamar Simpson
Referee:J.W. Lucas
Referee:Ben Stirt
2025-26 Standings
| ASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 8-1 | - | 14-6 |
| Lipscomb | 7-2 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Queens University | 7-2 | 1 | 12-10 |
| Central Arkansas | 6-2 | 1.5 | 11-10 |
| West Georgia | 4-5 | 4 | 10-11 |
| Jacksonville | 4-5 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Stetson | 4-5 | 4 | 8-14 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 3-6 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Bellarmine | 3-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-6 | 5 | 7-15 |
| North Florida | 3-6 | 5 | 5-17 |
| North Alabama | 1-7 | 6.5 | 6-13 |
| Atlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 8-0 | - | 19-1 |
| Clemson | 7-1 | 1 | 17-4 |
| Virginia | 6-2 | 2 | 17-3 |
| Miami | 6-2 | 2 | 17-4 |
| NC State | 6-2 | 2 | 15-6 |
| North Carolina | 4-3 | 3.5 | 16-4 |
| SMU | 4-3 | 3.5 | 15-5 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-4 | 3.5 | 16-6 |
| Louisville | 4-4 | 4 | 14-6 |
| California | 3-5 | 5 | 15-6 |
| Stanford | 3-5 | 5 | 14-7 |
| Syracuse | 3-5 | 5 | 12-9 |
| Boston College | 2-5 | 5.5 | 9-11 |
| Wake Forest | 2-6 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Notre Dame | 2-6 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Pittsburgh | 2-6 | 6 | 9-12 |
| Florida State | 2-6 | 6 | 9-12 |
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