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Podcast: Ann Holland talks Coach K
Ann Holland, the wife of longtime Virginia Basketball coach Terry Holland, joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to talk about the Hollands’ on-court meeting with Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski before Wednesday’s game between the Cavaliers and Blue Devils.
Game Notes: Virginia hosts Florida State on Senior Day
Virginia (17-11, 11-7 ACC) hosts Florida State (14-13, 7-10 ACC) on Saturday. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 4 p.m. on ESPN2.
Kihei made Duke sweat, but the Devils had just enough to win
In a handshake line done the right way on Wednesday night, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski paused when he got to Virginia’s Kihei Clark and told him just how good the Cavaliers’ point guard was.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia falls 68-57 to No. 18 North Carolina on Senior Night
The Virginia women’s basketball team (5-21, 2-16 ACC) closed out the 2021-22 regular season with a 68-57 loss against No. 18 North Carolina (22-5, 12-5 ACC) on Thursday at John Paul Jones Arena.
Bennett’s, UVA’s gift to Krzyzewski touched Duke coach’s heart
Intense rivals during ACC battles, Virginia’s Tony Bennett and visiting Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski shared a special moment before Wednesday night’s game at John Paul Jones Arena.
Krzyzewski: It would be a sin if Virginia isn’t in the NCAA tournament
Maybe the NET rankings and other analytics don’t believe Virginia deserves a bid to next month’s NCAA Tournament, but the all-time winningest coach in the game said the Cavaliers belong.
Duke escapes with 65-61 win over Virginia in Krzyzewski’s last trip to JPJ
John Paul Jones Arena was loud, electric and decked out in orange for the nationally-broadcast rematch that once again lived up to the hype, but Duke freshman A.J. Griffin spoiled the party.
Everything is on the line for Virginia against No. 7 Duke tonight
This is the one you’ve all been waiting for, Virginia vs. Duke, the rematch, the “orange out,” the game that will likely make or break the Cavaliers’ season.
Podcast: Getting you ready for UVA-Duke, Part II
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham to help break down the key matchups ahead of Wednesday’s Virginia-Duke ACC hoops rematch.
Game Notes: Virginia hosts No. 7 Duke Wednesday night
Virginia (17-10, 11-6 ACC) hosts No. 7 Duke (23-4, 13-3 ACC) in ACC action on Wednesday, Feb 23. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN.
The Real Story Behind ‘Ralph’s House’
“Ralph’s House.” What started as a simple, after-dinner chat about how to leave their mark on their college days 40 years ago, evolved into an everlasting phrase in Virginia basketball lore for a small group of UVA students.
Will a win over Duke put Virginia into NCAA consideration?
Virginia’s chances to make the NCAA Tournament go directly through Duke, and that makes Wednesday night’s home game against the Blue Devils the biggest game of the year for the Cavaliers.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia wins 74-65 against Pitt
The Virginia women’s basketball team (5-20, 2-15 ACC) picked up its second straight win with a 74-65 victory against Pittsburgh (11-16, 2-14 ACC) on Sunday at John Paul Jones Arena.
With 17 minutes left in game, Virginia had Hurricanes just where it wanted them
Virginia, desperately trying to add to its postseason resume, had been prodded by Tony Bennett at halftime to “leave everything on the floor,” and his players got the message.
Behind another big day from Gardner, UVA bounces back, rallies to sweep Miami, 74-71
Virginia erased a double-digit deficit in the second half and held on late to complete the season sweep at Miami Saturday, 74-71.
Podcast: UVA-Miami preview, baseball opener, Zim retires
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham so that the guys can talk Virginia-Miami in ACC hoops, the ‘Hoos getting a win in their baseball opener, and the career of former UVA baseball great Ryan Zimmerman, who retired this week from the Washington Nationals.
Game Notes: Road game at Miami next for Virginia
Virginia (16-10, 10-6 ACC) travels to Miami (19-7, 11-4 ACC) in ACC action on Saturday. Tipoff at Watsco Center is set for 5 p.m. on ACC Network.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia downs Duke, 67-54
The Virginia women’s basketball team (4-21, 1-14 ACC) picked up a 67-54 victory against Duke (15-10, 6-9 ACC) on Thursday at John Paul Jones Arena.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia opens final homestand with loss to Miami
The Virginia women’s basketball team (3-21, 0-14 ACC) suffered a 71-55 loss against Miami (14-10, 7-7 ACC) on Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena.
So, where does Virginia stand in terms of making the NCAA Tournament?
With Virginia’s loss at Virginia Tech on Big Monday, the Cavaliers’ path to the NCAA Tournament narrowed considerably.
