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Franklin’s 22 points lift Hoos to convincing win over Miami, 71-58
On Saturday, the Cavaliers put together an impressive all-around performance on both ends of the floor and knocked off visiting Miami, 71-58, at John Paul Jones Arena.
What Virginia basketball really needs right now is a win over Miami
The Cavaliers enter the Miami game ranked 90th by kenpom.com in defense (although they’re No. 10 nationally in the NCAA’s scoring defense category, 59.6 ppg).
Virginia hosts Miami in ACC Saturday basketball showdown
Virginia (13-9, 7-5 ACC) hosts Miami (16-6, 8-3 ACC) in ACC action on Saturday. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 5 p.m.
Podcast: Which assistant coach does Tony Elliott not let drive?
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham to talk UVA football recruiting and the UVA hoops team as the ‘Hoos prepare to face ACC leader Miami.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia/Syracuse Game rescheduled for Feb. 8
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the Syracuse at Virginia women’s basketball game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Clark shows leadership as Virginia’s defense helps shut down BC
Coming off a close loss at Notre Dame, Virginia coach Tony Bennett knew his team needed to win its home game against Boston College on Tuesday night. Senior point man Kihei Clark clearly got Bennett’s pre-game message.
Cavaliers get back in win column with 67-55 triumph over Eagles
Virginia had four players in double figures in a 67-55 win over visiting Boston College on Tuesday night.
Podcast: Tony Elliott presser wrap, UVA-Boston College preview
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham as the guys discuss Tony Elliott’s Monday press conference, and then turn their attention to Tuesday’s Virginia-Boston College ACC hoops showdown.
Virginia hosts Boston College on Tuesday at JPJ
Virginia (12-9, 6-5 ACC) hosts Boston College (9-11, 4-6 ACC) in ACC action on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 6 p.m. on ACC Network.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia falls at Florida State, 62-37
The Virginia women’s basketball team (3-15, 0-8 ACC) suffered a 62-37 loss at Florida State (10-9, 4-5 ACC) on Sunday (Jan. 30) at the Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla.
Lack of consistency killing Virginia basketball in big games
Mike Brey was joking around hours before invading Virginia was looking to continue its domination of his Notre Dame basketball team. Brey quipped that when he dies, his ashes should be spread in Charlottesville because UVA has killed him his entire career.
Hoos fight back late, but fall for first time at Notre Dame, 69-65
Virginia rallied from behind and made it interesting down the stretch, but ultimately dropped its first ACC regular-season loss to Notre Dame Saturday, losing for the first time ever at Purcell Pavilion, 69-65.
Virginia hoping to continue dominance over Irish at Notre Dame
Virginia has won 16 of the last 17 games over Notre Dame, including the last six in a row (the Irish’s last win was 2017 in South Bend).
Podcast: Coach TJ on the job, UVA-Notre Dame hoops preview
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham, and the guys talk about UVA Football recruiting, and preview the Virginia-Notre Dame hoops clash on Saturday night.
Notes: Virginia travels to Notre Dame Saturday
Virginia (12-8, 6-4 ACC) travels to Notre Dame (13-6, 6-2 ACC) for an ACC contest on Saturday. Tipoff at Purcell Pavilion is set for 6 p.m. on ACC Network.
Virginia falls to Virginia Tech in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash
The Virginia women’s basketball team (3-14, 0-7 ACC) suffered a 71-42 loss to Virginia Tech (15-5, 7-2 ACC) in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash on Thursday (Jan. 27) at John Paul Jones Arena.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia announces addition of UConn transfer Mir McLean
Virginia women’s basketball head coach Tina Thompson announced the addition of guard Mir McLean (Baltimore, Md.) to the Cavaliers’ roster.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Virginia women’s basketball alumna Sharlene Brightly will be honored at the National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration when the Cavalier women’s basketball team hosts Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena.
Scattershooting: Chris Mack, Notre Dame, football recruiting and quick hitters …
Scattershooting around the ACC, while saying so long to Chris Mack. We hardly knew ya…
Louisville just what the doctor ordered to cure Virginia hoops woes
Virginia and Louisville came into Big Monday looking for a big win. Maybe the national TV audience didn’t take the matchup so seriously, but it couldn’t have been much bigger for the two middle-of-the-pack ACC teams.
