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Intense Bennett got halftime message across at UNC; Gardner relishes another shot at Heels
Should Virginia make any significant postseason run, Tony Bennett will likely point back to halftime of the Cavaliers’ loss at North Carolina as a turning point.
UVA’s newcomers ready for first taste of ACC Tournament
Virginia’s three newcomers — freshmen Isaac McKneely, Ryan Dunn and Ohio grad transfer Ben Vander Plas — are all excited to live out their first ACC Tournament experience this weekend at the Greensboro Coliseum.
Beekman cherishes ACC Defensive Player of the Year award: ‘I worked hard for that’
When Virginia junior guard Reece Beekman was named the ACC’s Defensive Player of the Year on Monday, nobody within the Cavaliers’ program was surprised.
UVA signee Johnson named Gatorade POY in Virginia for second-straight season
Gatorade announced Virginia women’s basketball signee Kymora Johnson of St. Anne’s-Belfield School is the 2022-23 Gatorade Virginia Girls Basketball Player of the Year on Wednesday.
Beekman named ACC Defensive POY; Clark, Gardner earn All-ACC recognition
Reece Beekman was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year, All-Defensive Team and All-ACC Third Team, Kihei Clark was named All-ACC Third Team and All-Defensive, while Jayden Gardner earned All-ACC honorable mention honors.
Statement from ACC on Jim Boeheim retirement announcement
Statement from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips on Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim.
Hang another banner at JPJ for the ACC’s team of the decade
From Jayden Gardner’s pre-game tears to all the game-end cheers for walk-on Chase Coleman’s 3-pointer with 30 seconds to go, the afternoon won’t soon be forgotten.
Cavaliers clinch share of ACC regular-season title with 75-60 win over Louisville on Senior Day
Jayden Gardner and Armaan Franklin led the way with 16 points apiece Saturday, as the Cavaliers grabbed an early advantage and never looked back.
Bennett grateful to survive 20-game ACC slate at top of league
The difference between No. 13 Virginia and the once-prominent Louisville Cardinals took center stage once again in Charlottesville, as the Cavaliers topped the Cardinals, 75-60, on Saturday afternoon.
Wahoo Preview: No. 13 Virginia vs. Louisville
No. 13 Virginia (22-6, 14-5 ACC) closes the regular season by hosting Louisville (4-26, 2-17 ACC) Saturday. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 2 p.m. on ESPN2.
Freshmen Dunn, McKneely difference-makers as Virginia pulls out of nosedive against Clemson
Both McKneely, the Poca Dot with the dead-eye aim, and Dunn, who wanted so badly to play at UVA that he volunteered to walk-on after Bennett ran out of scholarships, didn’t play like freshmen Tuesday night.
No. 13 Hoos get back on track with convincing 64-57 win over Clemson
It was home, sweet home for No. 13 Virginia Tuesday night, as the Cavaliers put an end to their two-game road losing streak with a 64-57 win over Clemson.
Freshman duo manufactures consistent offense as Virginia downs Clemson
As the Virginia Cavaliers have checked into game nights this season with a tough defense that allows them to dictate the tempo in most games, the offense has been an enigma that has been in a tough position throughout those contests.
Wahoo Preview: No. 13 Virginia vs. Clemson
No. 13 Virginia embarks on its final week of the regular season with a pair of home games, beginning with a showdown against a hungry Clemson team Tuesday night.
Women’s notebook: No. 13 seed UVA faces No. 12 Wake Forest in ACC opening round
The Virginia women’s basketball team opens play at the 2023 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament by taking on Wake Forest on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum.
Virginia basketball at crossroads, when will the Cavaliers draw a line in the sand?
Virginia basketball is at a crossroads with its entire season at stake heading into the final week of regular-season play. It’s time to fish or cut bait.
Virginia drops finale at Miami, 85-74; will play Wake Forest Wednesday in ACC first round
The Virginia women’s basketball team suffered an 85-74 loss in its final game of the 2022-23 regular season at Miami on Sunday at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla.
Cavaliers fall behind early, can never catch up in 71-63 loss at Carolina
Virginia dropped its second-straight contest in what was yet another poor shooting performance, as North Carolina used a big first half to cruise to a much-needed 71-63 victory on Saturday night in Chapel Hill.
Wahoo Preview: No. 6 Virginia at North Carolina
Longtime rivals Virginia and North Carolina will lock horns for the second time this season on Saturday at 6 p.m. in Chapel Hill, with the home team desperately needing a win to help its postseason aspirations.
Women’s notebook: UVA closes regular season at Miami Sunday
The Virginia women’s basketball team plays its final game of the 2022-23 regular season at Miami on Sunday at noon at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla.
