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Late Clemson goal sinks Virginia in ACC Semifinal

No. 2 Clemson (7-2-1) was successful on a penalty kick in the 87th minute that proved to be the game-winner in a 2-1 Virginia loss in the semifinal round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday (Nov. 18).

Now that Briggs is gone, who will take his place for Wahoos?

Now that Jowon Briggs unexpectedly left the program, where does UVA defensive coordinator Nick Howell turn?

Will Joe Harris be united with De’Andre Hunter on Atlanta Hawks roster?

Could it be that before the week is over that former Virginia basketball stars Joe Harris and De’Andre Hunter could become teammates?

Bronco on Briggs exit: “I didn’t see warning signs”

Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said Tuesday night that he was as surprised as anyone when he learned that starting sophomore nose tackle Jowon Briggs was leaving the team and entering the transfer portal.

Adam Hawes, Coach Cris join ‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’

This week’s podcast version of the “Jerry Ratcliffe Show,” features Hootie talking with Adam Hawes of “Best Seat in the House,” about Virginia basketball, along with a conversation with Gary “Coach Cris” Criswell on UVA’s newest football commitment.

Virginia’s starting nose tackle Jowon Briggs leaves program, enters transfer portal

Virginia’s football program received a major blow on Tuesday when it was learned that starting sophomore nose tackle Jowon Briggs has left the team and has entered the NCAA’s transfer portal.

UVA achieves its highest NCAA Graduation Success Rate

The NCAA has released its annual Graduation Success Rate (GSR) data for incoming student-athletes from 2010-2013, and the scores for Virginia student-athletes are the highest since the NCAA began issuing the report.

Bronco has worn Abilene’s shoes, so he’s taking nothing for granted

If you feel like you know little about Abilene, join the crowd. Even Bronco Mendenhall professed little knowledge of Abilene except what he had reviewed on game film.

Virginia makes cut for nation’s No. 1 offensive tackle

While Virginia was putting a licking on Louisville over the weekend, the Cavaliers got some good news off the field.

Ty Jerome traded to Oklahoma City

Former Virginia guard Ty Jerome has been traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Noah Taylor, Lavel Davis Jr. earn ACC Player of the Week Honors

Virginia linebacker Noah Taylor has been named ACC Linebacker of the Week and Lavel Davis Jr. has been Named ACC Rookie of the Week for games played through Nov. 15.

Virginia Athletics COVID-19 testing results update for Nov. 16

The Virginia Athletics department announced today (Nov. 16) a total of 1135 COVID-19 tests were administered to UVA student-athletes and staff over the last seven days (Nov. 9-15). Of those, none resulted in a positive test.

Virginia knocks off top-seeded Wake Forest in ACC Quarters

Virginia (3-3-1) upended the No. 2 team in the country and top seed out of the South Region in Wake Forest (7-2-0) with a 2-0 victory in the quarterfinal round of the ACC Tournament on Sunday.

Five things we learned about Virginia football …

Five things we learned from Virginia’s 31-17 win over Louisville:

Virginia converts Louisville mistakes into a key 31-17 victory

Louisville came to Charlottesville with a lot of baggage in tow. Not only were the Cardinals shorthanded due to Covid-19 issues, but have been haunted by ball security.

Game Notes: Inside Virginia’s 31-17 win over Louisville

UVA’s defense has 14 sacks over the last three games after having 10 through the first four games, with five of those 10 coming in the opener against Duke.

Virginia falls to North Carolina in ACC Tournament Semifinals

The fall regular-season came to an end for the ninth-ranked Virginia women’s soccer team (8-3-1) on Friday (Nov. 13) as the Cavaliers dropped a 2-0 decision to top-ranked North Carolina (11-0-0) in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament.