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Men’s notebook: No. 18 Cavaliers host Monmouth at 9 p.m.
No. 18 Virginia hosts Monmouth in nonconference action on Friday. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 9 p.m. on Regional Sports Networks.
Virginia hits century mark, all 11 players score in 101-46 clobbering of UMBC
The Virginia women’s basketball team defeated UMBC, 101-46, on Thursday at John Paul Jones Arena. Sam Brunelle led the Cavaliers with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Camryn Taylor had 15 points and also pulled down seven rebounds.
ESPN’s Bilas believes Virginia’s added offense will help Cavaliers defense
ESPN’s Jay Bilas knows the ACC as well as anyone, and when it comes to Virginia’s potential in the league this season, the former Duke player believes the Cavaliers have solved their biggest problem from a year ago.
Women’s notebook: Cavaliers looking for 2-0 start tonight at JPJ against UMBC
The Virginia women’s basketball team hosts UMBC on Thursday at 7 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena. The game is the second of three home contests for the Cavaliers in the opening week of the season.
Buchanan, Gertrude sign National Letters of Intent with Cavaliers
Blake Buchanan and Elijah Gertrude have signed NLIs and will join the Cavaliers for the 2023-24 season.
Local prep stars Johnson, McGhee officially sign with Cavaliers
Virginia women’s basketball head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton has announced that Olivia McGhee and Kymora Johnson have signed National Letters of Intent and will join the Cavaliers for the 2023-24 season.
Tony Bennett offers 4-star big man Sorber from Pennsylvania; Carr commits to Tennessee
Tony Bennett has offered Philadelphia big man Thomas Sorber out of the recruiting class of 2024, the same day as 2023 prospect Cameron Carr committed to Tennessee.
Shedrick growing in big man’s role for Virginia’s defense
The Cavaliers dominated the last 14 minutes of the game and prevailed, 73-61, something forward Kadin Shedrick wasn’t so sure last year’s team could have done early in the season. Shedrick was right.
Cavaliers’ new players will be dynamic additions
In Monday night’s 73-61 win over MEAC challenger North Carolina Central, coach Tony Bennett saw transfer Ben Vander Plas and freshman Isaac McKneely play some solid minutes.
No. 18 Cavaliers’ second-half flurry fuels 73-61 win in opener over NC Central
Senior guard Armaan Franklin set the tone with a couple of big shots early on, as he led all scorers with 21 points, including a 4-for-7 performance from 3-point land.
Virginia opens Coach Mox era with come-from-behind win against GW, 85-59
Camryn Taylor led the team with 22 points and 13 rebounds, one of five Cavaliers to finish the game in double figures. Kaydan Lawson scored a career-high 18 points with nine rebounds.
Men’s notebook: No. 18 Virginia hosts NC Central in season opener
No. 18 Virginia hosts North Carolina Central in its 2022-23 season opener on Monday. Tipoff for the nonconference game at John Paul Jones Arena is slated for 9 p.m. on Regional Sports Networks.
Women’s notebook: Coach Mox era begins as UVA hosts George Washington
The Virginia women’s basketball team opens the 2022-23 season by hosting George Washington on Monday at 5 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena.
UVA 2022-23 schedule breakdown: February and March
The 2022-23 Virginia men’s basketball season is just a few days away, and this week we’ve been breaking down the schedule in four parts. Today, we’ll wrap things up with the remaining games in February and March.
Bennett on his new, ‘old’ team: lots of experience, depth and more scoring power
In one season’s time, Tony Bennett will have gone from coaching the “newest team” in his career to the “oldest.” Just how did that happen?
Virginia prevails in tune-up against Pitt-Johnstown, 92-45
The Virginia women’s basketball team defeated Pitt-Johnstown, 92-45, in a preseason exhibition game on Thursday at John Paul Jones Arena.
UVA 2022-23 schedule breakdown: January
With the 2022-23 Virginia men’s basketball season on the horizon, we are posting a four-part breakdown of the UVA schedule. Today, we’ll go over what’s on tap for the month of January.
UVA hosts free exhibition against Pitt-Johnstown tonight at JPJ
The Virginia women’s basketball team will play an exhibition contest against Pitt-Johnstown on Thursday at 7 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena. Admission and parking are free for the event.
UVA 2022-23 schedule breakdown: December
The 2022-23 Virginia men’s basketball season is right around the corner, and this week we’re breaking down the schedule in four parts. Today, we’ll go over what’s in store for the month of December.
Hootie, Doug “Fresh” Smith talk with UVA Basketball recruit Elijah Gertrude
Hootie & former UVA guard Doug “Fresh” Smith talk to Virginia’s highest-ranked commitment of the Tony Bennett era, shooting guard Elijah Gertrude.
