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MBB: Hoos hang on for 63-58 win over American in non-conference finale
Virginia got all it could handle from a pesky American ballclub on Sunday, but held on for a 63-58 victory to close out the non-conference schedule.
Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball vs. American by Jon Golden
Photos from Sunday’s Virginia-American game at John Paul Jones Arena, shot by JerryRatcliffe.com photographer Jon Golden.
Memphis’ halftime adjustment turned tide on Virginia
Penny Hardaway decided to slap a fullcourt press on Virginia for the second half in order to speed up the slowest-paced team in major college basketball.
MBB: Hoos’ upset bid falls short in 64-62 loss to No. 21 Memphis
Virginia had No. 21 Memphis on the ropes midway through Wednesday’s tilt at John Paul Jones Arena, but the Tigers clawed back and held on late for a 64-62 victory.
Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball vs. Memphis by Jon Golden
Photos from Wednesday’s Virginia-Memphis game at John Paul Jones Arena, shot by JerryRatcliffe.com photographer Jon Golden.
Virginia hosts No. 21 Memphis in a ‘must-win’ scenario
The Tigers drubbed Virginia last season in Memphis and bring one of the nation’s most lethal shooting teams to Charlottesville.
MBB: Hoos overcome slow start for 59-41 bounceback win over Bethune-Cookman
It took a while to get things going, but Virginia made up for it in the second half of its 59-41 win Thursday over Bethune-Cookman at John Paul Jones Arena.
Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman by Jon Golden
Photos from Thursday’s Virginia-Bethune-Cookman game at John Paul Jones Arena, shot by JerryRatcliffe.com photographer Jon Golden.
Reddit co-founder, UVA alum Ohanian donates largest gift in UVA WBB history
The Virginia Athletics Foundation, Virginia Athletics and Alexis Ohanian announced a transformational gift in support of Virginia Women’s Basketball.
MBB: UVA goes cold down stretch in 63-51 loss to SMU in ACC opener
Virginia dropped its first ACC opener since 2008 on Saturday in Dallas, as SMU closed strong and won its first-ever conference contest, 63-51, at Moody Coliseum.
WBB: Late UVA rally not enough in 66-57 loss to Auburn in SEC Challenge
Despite a fourth-quarter rally, Virginia fell to Auburn by a score of 66-57 on Thursday night at John Paul Jones Arena.
MBB: No. 13 Gators cruise past Cavaliers, 87-69, in ACC/SEC Challenge
Top-25 Florida put on a dominant display in its 87-69 victory over Virginia in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday in Gainesville.
Wahoos brace for another physical contest at No. 13 Florida
Ron Sanchez is hoping that lessons learned in back-to-back losses in the Bahamas will help his young Virginia team when it faces another imposing SEC opponent on Wednesday night.
WBB: UVA closes Puerto Rico trip with loss to Wyoming, 71-66
The Discover Puerto Rico Shootout came to an end on Saturday, as Virginia fell to Wyoming by a score of 71-66.
Dai Dai’s nastiness is exactly what Virginia needs
Dai Dai Ames is a 6-foot-1 point guard who grew up on the inner-city courts of Chicago. He has swag, he has toughness, he has game.
MBB: With Bennett looking on, Hoos defeat Holy Cross, 67-41
In a Black Friday matchup at John Paul Jones Arena, Virginia put together a complete performance, defeating Holy Cross, 67-41.
WBB: Virginia falls in close finish with Washington State, 75-74
Despite a valiant comeback effort, Virginia fell just short in a 75-74 loss to Washington State on Friday in San Juan.
WBB: Cavaliers rally for 66-61 win against Green Bay in Puerto Rico
In a back-and-forth game that featured 13 lead changed and seven ties, Virginia opened its three-game stint at the Discover Puerto Rico Shootout with a 66-61 win over Green Bay on Thursday.
Sanchez had three points of emphasis after Bahamas trip
After back-to-back thumpings in the Bahamas, Ron Sanchez had a significant checklist of things to correct once his Virginia basketball team returned to friendlier shores.
MBB: Hoos snap losing skid with 74-65 win over Manhattan
Virginia got back to basics in its 74-65 win over visiting Manhattan Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena, the first of two Thanksgiving Week home nonconference matchups.
