Virginia and Arkansas game paused as pigeons invade the court
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

The men's basketball game between No. 10 Virginia and No. 13 Arkansas at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. was temporarily interrupted due to two pigeons on the court with 2:09 remaining in the second half. Virginia led 83-68 at the time. Efforts to remove the birds included players and coach John Calipari, who ultimately managed to keep the game on track. Virginia secured a 91-72 victory, with Thijs De Ridder and Sam Lewis scoring 16 points each.
- •Virginia leads Arkansas 83-68 with 2:09 left in the game.
- •Game was briefly paused due to pigeons on court.
- •Virginia finished with a 91-72 victory.
- •Thijs De Ridder and Sam Lewis each scored 16 points.
- •Match took place on November 8, 2026.
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Virginia vs Arkansas men's basketball game was one for the birds – literally
"The matchup between No. 10 Virginia and No. 13 Arkansas basketball was paused in the second half because two pigeons that made their way on the court.
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