Virginia’s defense isn’t No. 1, but it ain’t exactly bad either
Virginia’s defense for the 2020-21 season will never be mistaken for Detroit’s “Bad Boys.” It’s simply not in this team’s DNA.
UVA’s Sam Hauser named ACC Player of the Week
Sam Hauser (Stevens Point, Wis.) has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league announced Monday (Feb. 8).
Hauser dominates both ends of floor as Virginia turns away upset-minded Pitt
With 16 minutes to go in the second half Saturday, Virginia and Pitt were deadlocked at 36-all. The visiting Panthers, coming off an upset over a ranked Virginia Tech team just days ago, had visions of overthrowing another of the ACC’s present hierarchy.
No. 7 Virginia defeats No. 14 Wake Forest, 5-2
The No. 7 Virginia men’s tennis team (5-0) defeated No. 14 Wake Forest (3-2) by a 5-2 score on Saturday (Feb. 6) at the Boar’s Head Sports Club in Charlottesville, Va.
No. 5 UVA cruises to victory over Towson in season opener, 20-11
The No. 5 Virginia Cavaliers (1-0) used a seven-goal second quarter to distance themselves from the Towson Tigers (0-1) on Saturday afternoon, 20-11, at Klöckner Stadium.
Top UVA hoops recruit Isaac McKneely joins ‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’
Virginia’s No. 1 recruiting target for the class of 2022, 4-star guard Isaac McKneely joins Hootie to talk about his commitment to the Cavaliers and much more.
Bennett tells ACC not to overload his schedule: ‘No way, no how’
Tony Bennett has nothing against trying to make up postponed games from earlier this season, but the ACC is quickly learning it’s not going to push around Virginia’s coach.
Virginia’s No. 1 basketball recruit on “Jerry Ratcliffe Show” Saturday morning
Virginia’s top basketball recruit for the Class of 2022 will be the featured guest on the “Jerry Ratcliffe Show,” Saturday morning on WINA Radio and ESPN-Charlottesville.
Virginia’s players took coach’s “soft” comment seriously
Nobody likes being called soft by their coach, so when Tony Bennett said his team was too “finesse-y” in a loss at Virginia Tech last Saturday, it was his way of sending a message.
Virginia slays Wolfpack at the free throw line, increases ACC lead
Virginia doesn’t get to the free throw line often, but when the Cavaliers get there, they make it count.
Virginia hopes to bounce back at NC State tonight; Wolfpack missing at least one starter
Virginia will attempt to bounce back from a late-game collapse that led to a lopsided loss to rival Virginia Tech last Saturday night, when the Cavaliers take on NC State tonight (9 o’clock tip, ACC Network) in Raleigh.
ACC announces schedule changes affecting UVA hoops
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the Louisville at Virginia men’s basketball game scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6 has been postponed.
UVA stages huge comeback to win UCF Collegiate
Playing in windy and cool conditions in Orlando, Fla., the Cavaliers erased an 11-shot deficit and exploded up the leaderboard to win their first tournament of the 2021 season.
Virginia adds Harvard grad transfer Devin Darrington
Running back Devin Darrington (Harvard) has signed grant-in-aid documents and will enroll at UVA this summer. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.
UVA-Tech rematch not likely as teams battle the calendar
Virginia may have to wait to the postseason for any chance of avenging Saturday’s loss to rival Virginia Tech. In fact, there is a chance that none of the ACC’s remaining postponements will ever be played.
Shedrick on the mend, Wahoos drop to No. 14 in AP Poll
Tony Bennett said that he doesn’t think redshirt freshman Kadin Shedrick is ready to play quite yet, but is hopeful to have him back soon.
Mendenhall announces defensive staff coaching changes
Fralin Family Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall announced that he has restructured staff assignments within the Virginia defensive coaching staff.
Cavaliers disappear down the stretch in upset loss to rival Hokies
Don’t know what Mike Young told his team at halftime on Saturday night in Cassell Coliseum, but he should record it and market it to other coaches around the country.
Doug Smith joins ‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’ to talk UVA hoops
Doug “Fresh” Smith, UVA’s feisty guard from the early ‘90s, joins Hootie to talk about those years in Wahoo basketball, Bryant Smith, John Crotty, Jeff Jones and what Smith thinks about the current Virginia basketball team.
UVA Hoops Notebook: Pre-Hokie game appetizer; new commitment shows courage
How great a kid is Isaac McKneely, Virginia’s latest basketball commitment?