TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — A surging Virginia team aims to continue its dominance in Atlantic Coast Conference play when it visits a Florida State squad finding its footing Tuesday night at the Donald L. Tucker Center. The Cavaliers (20-3, 10-2 ACC) have won seven of their last eight, including a 72-59 victory over Syracuse on Saturday. Virginia’s success is built on its trademark stifling defense, which leads the nation in scoring defense, allowing just 54.8 points per game. Offensively, they are powered by center Ugonna Onyenso, who is coming off a 10-point, 8-rebound, 3-block performance against the Orange. Over his last seven games, the 7-footer has averaged 6.6 points and 3.4 blocks, anchoring the paint. Florida State (11-12, 5-7) has shown resilience, winning three of its last four, most notably an 82-79 road win at Notre Dame. The Seminoles’ offense runs through forward Chauncey Wiggins, who has averaged 18.3 points over the last three contests, including a 22-point outing against the Fighting Irish. His scoring burst will be critical against Virginia’s elite defensive structure. The matchup presents a stark contrast. Virginia operates with methodical precision and leads the ACC in fewest turnovers. Florida State, more volatile, will need to value possessions and find consistent scoring beyond Wiggins to challenge the Cavaliers’ system. The Seminoles have struggled against top-tier competition, with losses by 44 points to NC State and 13 to North Carolina this season. Historically, games between these teams have been close, with Virginia winning the last meeting 64-58 in Charlottesville last February. The Cavaliers’ current win streak has solidified their position atop the ACC, while Florida State is fighting to climb above .500 and improve its postseason prospects. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EST. Virginia travels to face Ohio State in a non-conference showdown in Nashville on Saturday, while Florida State visits Virginia Tech.