No. 15 Virginia rallies past Ohio State for 6th straight win

Malik Thomas had 13 points and six rebounds as No. 15 Virginia extended its winning streak to six games with a 70-66 nonconference victory over Ohio State on Saturday night in Nashville, Tenn.

The game was part of the inaugural Nashville Hoops Showdown, a neutral-site game designed to boost NCAA Tournament resumes.

The Cavaliers (22-3) got 12 points apiece from Chance Mallory and Sam Lewis. Ugonna Onyenso added eight points, 10 rebounds and four blocks.

Bruce Thornton carried the Buckeyes (16-9) with 28 points.