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De Ridder Dominates, Virginia Secures Victory
22 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Freshman Thijs De Ridder led Virginia with a season-high 26 points.
- Chance Mallory contributed 16 points, eight rebounds, and two steals.
- Virginia narrowly defeated Northwestern 83-78 in a hard-fought game.
Virginia secured a hard-fought 83-78 win against Northwestern on Friday, highlighted by a stellar performance from freshman Thijs De Ridder. The 6-foot-9 forward poured in a season-high 26 points before fouling out late in the game.
Guard Chance Mallory also played a pivotal role, contributing 16 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Mallory has now recorded at least two steals in every game this season, showcasing his consistent defensive prowess.
The game remained close, with both De Ridder and Mallory facing foul trouble in the final minutes. However, their combined efforts were enough to clinch the victory for Virginia in this early season matchup.
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