Virginia drops from No. 7 to No. 8 — but let's keep some perspective. This is still a top-10 program with a 14-3-5 record that screams consistency. Three losses all year. Five draws that tell you this group doesn't fold under pressure. That's a team that fights for every single result, and the selection committee clearly respects the body of work.
The one-spot nudge is barely a ripple. At 14-3-5, Virginia has built something sturdy, and the No. 8 ranking reflects a team nobody wants on their side of the bracket. The Cavaliers aren't sliding — they're standing their ground.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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