Virginia now opening season Wednesday against Towson
With a schedule that has more turns than a soap opera, Virginia will now open its men’s basketball season against Towson on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
ACC Tournament moved from D.C. to Greensboro due to Covid concerns
Because of COVID-19 concerns, the ACC announced today that it is relocating the 2021 men’s basketball tournament to Greensboro, N.C.
FSU shouldn’t have Covid concerns with UVA as Wahoos take ‘extreme measures’ on road
Bronco Mendenhall said Monday that Virginia is taking “extreme measures” for its trip to Florida State this weekend. The Cavaliers play the Seminoles in Tallahassee on Saturday night.
Smyth named to Annika Award watch list
Virginia junior golfer Riley Smyth (Cary, N.C.) is one of 20 players named to the 2021 Annika Award Watch List. The Annika Award is presented annually to the nation’s most outstanding female collegiate golfer.
Virginia may face San Francisco in “Bubbleville” second game
According to sources, Virginia could face San Francisco in Friday’s game at the Mohegan Sun “Bubbleville” in place of Florida.
Bronco, UVA players react to losing Snowden
Charles Snowden has already undergone surgery for his broken ankle suffered early in Saturday night’s win over Abilene Christian, and his mother is in town to help take care of him, according to UVA coach Bronco Mendenhall.
Sam Hauser named to NABC Division I Player of the Year Watch List
The National Association of Basketball Coaches on Monday announced Virginia’s Sam Hauser (Stevens Point, Wis.) as one of 20 players named to the watch list for the 2021 NABC Division I Player of the Year powered by ShotTracker.
Virginia Athletics COVID-19 testing results update: No new cases this week
Virginia Athletics announced today a total of 1,138 COVID-19 tests were administered to UVA student-athletes and staff over the last seven days (Nov. 16-22). Of those, none resulted in a positive test.
Broken ankle ends Snowden’s season, will require surgery
Watching Charles Snowden sprawled on the Scott Stadium turf, slamming his helmet to the ground in frustration, was the first bad sign for Virginia fans during Saturday night’s win over Abilene Christian.
At long last, Mamadi Diakite finds NBA home in Milwaukee
Former Virginia standout Mamadi Diakite has signed a two-way contract with the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.
Virginia’s game vs. Florida in ‘Bubbleville’ is cancelled
Virginia’s game against Florida in “Bubbleville” scheduled for Friday afternoon has been cancelled.
Virginia Athletics mourns the passing of John Paul ‘Jack’ Jones
John Paul “Jack” Jones, for whom Virginia’s John Paul Jones Arena is named, has passed away at age 100, his family announced Saturday (Nov. 21). Virginia Athletics mourns the passing of one of its most dedicated and passionate fans.
Big plays extend Virginia’s winning streak with 55-15 pummeling of Abilene
A month ago, Virginia’s football team was plagued with Buzzard’s Luck … couldn’t kill anything, couldn’t find anything dead.
Virginia’s defense hit hard by injuries, Snowden may be finished
Bronco Mendenhall said he was happy to see so many smiles around the locker room after Virginia’s 55-15 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday night, but there was also a downside to the Cavaliers victory.
Game Notes: Abilene Christian at Virginia
UVA held Abilene Christian to 62 yards rushing. It is the 16th time in the Bronco Mendenhall era the Cavaliers have held their opponent under 100 rushing yards. UVA’s record is 15-1 in such games, including 3-0 in 2020.
Scattershooting: UVA football, Joe Harris stays with Nets, Anthony Gill going to Wizards
Scattershooting around the ACC, while wondering when was the last time Virginia was favored by 39+ points over a football opponent …
Hootie joins AFP editor Chris Graham to talk UVA sports
Jerry Ratcliffe joins AFP editor Chris Graham to talk Jowon Briggs, Joe Harris and more on the UVA sports beat.
Virginia Baseball announces plans for Virtual Step Up to the Plate
The Virginia Baseball program will host its annual “Step Up to the Plate” fundraiser virtually on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2021.
While UVA attempts to improve running game, Wahoos lose Reinkensmeyer for season
While Virginia’s defense is dealing with the sudden unexpected loss of starting nose tackle Jowon Briggs, the Cavaliers offense is going to have to call the next man up as well as they prepare to face nonconference Abilene Christian on Saturday afternoon.
NBA Updates on UVA players: Diakite, Jerome and Harris
Three former University of Virginia basketball players experienced twists in their professional fates on NBA Draft night Wednesday.