# Virginia jumps to No. 9 in college basketball rankings after easy win

> Virginia's easy victory over Arkansas lifts them to No. 9 in the Top 25 And 1 rankings.
- Title: Virginia jumps to No. 9 in college basketball rankings after…
- Summary: Virginia's easy victory over Arkansas lifts them to No. 9 in the Top 25 And 1 rankings. Virginia moves to No.
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-rankings-virginia-big-jump-in-top-25-and-1-arkansas
- Published: 2026-11-09T15:16:00+00:00
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## Virginia returns top scorers
Virginia returned four of its top six scorers from last season's team that won 30 games.
## Easy victory over Arkansas
Virginia defeated Arkansas 91-72 with 12 three-pointers and 46% field goal shooting.
## De Ridder leads team
Thijs De Ridder scored 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
## Virginia ranks No. 9
Virginia is ranked No. 9 in Monday morning's CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings.
## Coach Odom's team
Second-year coach Ryan Odom built a top-10 team with a low price tag.
## Cost advantage
Virginia's roster cost less than Duke and Louisville by over $5 million.
## Top 25 And 1 rankings
Florida remains No. 1, Duke No. 2, with games scheduled for Tuesday.
## Other matchups
Illinois plays Texas Tech, Kansas-Kentucky, and Memphis-Vanderbilt in Tuesday games.
## Virginia's next game
Virginia faces Bucknell on Tuesday after Sunday's win over Arkansas.
## Top 25 And 1 details
Virginia's record is 3-0 with 16 points and 10 rebounds from De Ridder.
## Key takeaway

Virginia moves to No. 9 in CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings following a 91-72 win over Arkansas.