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Minor shuts down BC big man in crucial stretch for Virginia win
When Tony Bennett decided to ride with Jordan Minor down the home stretch of Thursday night’s ACC Tournament quarterfinal battle with Boston College, Minor’s mission was as simple as cornbread.
UVA escapes ACC quarterfinal round with 66-60 win over BC in overtime
It required an extra session in Thursday’s ACC Tournament-quarterfinal nightcap, but No. 3 seed Virginia squeaked out a hard-fought win against No. 11 seed Boston College, 66-60.
UVA needs to beat BC to assure itself an NCAA bid
A loss to Boston College would most likely knock UVA out of the field and into the NIT. A win should keep the Cavaliers safe for one of the 68 team bids.
ACC refs need to keep an eye on how teams defend McKneely
If Isaac McKneely had a wish going into tonight’s ACC Tournament — other than winning — it would probably be that game officials would keep a closer eye on players defending him.
When UVA 3’s are falling, Cavaliers are unbeatable
Virginia is unbeatable when it is hot from the 3-point line, but Tony Bennett is more concerned about the Cavaliers’ defense as they head into the postseason.
Beekman repeats as ACC’s Defensive Player of the Year
Virginia’s Reece Beekman was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year, All-ACC Second Team and All-Defensive, the league announced Monday.
UVA’s Hamilton named Most Outstanding Wrestler at ACC Championships
Nick Hamilton claimed the ACC Championship at 165 pounds and was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler to lead Virginia at the ACC Wrestling Championships.
Baseball: Cavaliers avoid sweep with 14-11 win against Hurricanes
An infield single in the top of the ninth proved to be the difference in UVA’s 14-11 win over Miami on Sunday.
Men’s Tennis: UVA beats up on Blue Devils to stay perfect in ACC play
The No. 3 Virginia men’s tennis team won 6-1 against No. 15 Duke on Sunday at the Ambler Tennis Stadium in Durham.
Softball: Tar Heels take both games of Sunday’s double dip
The Virginia softball team dropped a doubleheader at North Carolina on Sunday, falling to the Tar Heels 4-1 in game one and 6-1 in game two.
Men’s Golf: Virginia in fourth place heading into final day at Hayt Collegiate
Despite improving on its first-round score by five strokes, Virginia did not move on the leaderboard and remains in fourth place after two rounds at The Hayt Collegiate.
Virginia loses linebackers coach Clint Sintim to Illinois
Virginia football has lost linebackers coach Clint Sintim, who was officially named Sunday as the new outside linebackers coach at Illinois.
Beekman closes out Senior Night like a winner
Sticking around college basketball for another year was one of the best decisions of Reece Beekman’s life, one that Tony Bennett believes should be heralded more on the national scene.
Seniors shine as Hoos roll past Yellow Jackets, 72-57, in regular-season finale
Virginia closed out the 2023-24 regular season in style Saturday with a convincing, 72-57 win on Senior Night over visiting Georgia Tech.
Women’s Lacrosse: No. 13 UVA upsets No. 4 Notre Dame, 12-10
Morgan Schwab broke the Virginia career assists record with four on the day, powering No. 13 Virginia to a 12-10 victory over No. 4 Notre Dame.
Men’s Lacrosse: Shellenberger becomes program assists leader in 19-15 win at Towson
With his seventh assist of the day, Connor Shellenberger became Virginia’s all-time assists leader in Virginia’s 19-15 victory over Towson.
Men’s Golf: Hoos in fourth place after Day 1 at The Hayt Collegiate
The No. 13 Virginia men’s golf team shot 6-over 294 Saturday to open play at The Hayt Collegiate in fourth place.
Indoor Track: Appleton, Martin pick up All-American honors at NCAA Championships
Margot Appleton broke the Virginia mile record, and she and Gary Martin earned All-American honors in the men’s and women’s mile.
Virginia faces another ‘must-win’ situation on Senior Night vs. Georgia Tech
Heading into Saturday night’s final regular-season game, bracketologists forecast Virginia as the last team to put on its dancing shoes.
Baseball: Miami storms back for 6-5 win in ACC opener
Miami trailed by as many as four runs and a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh by Daniel Cuvet completed the 6-5 comeback win over No. 13 Virginia.
