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Wahoo Preview: No. 3 Virginia vs. Florida State
Third-ranked Virginia begins its 70th season of ACC competition Saturday at home against a struggling Florida State team at 2 p.m., but don’t expect Tony Bennett to be taking the matchup with the Seminoles lightly.
UVA improves to 9-0 for first time since ’91 with 89-68 win at Penn State
This is the Cavaliers’ first 9-0 start to a season since 1991 and their first nine-game win streak since the 2008-09 season. This is Virginia’s first victory in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge since 2012.
Wahoos’ mental wardrobe change at halftime sparks dramatic come-from-behind effort at Michigan
There was nothing like a quick wardrobe change and some textbook Tony Bennett halftime adjustments to get No. 3 Virginia refocused in a dramatic comeback at Michigan on Tuesday night in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.
No. 3 Hoos fight back, escape Ann Arbor with 70-68 win vs. Michigan in ACC-Big Ten Challenge
UVA coach Tony Bennett said after Wednesday’s matchup with Michigan that you can never win a tough game without a little grit and fight. His No. 3 Virginia team displayed both as it erased an 11-point halftime deficit and went ahead to stay on a Jayden Gardner elbow jumper with 39 seconds remaining.
Women’s notebook: Virginia looks for 9-0 start at Penn State in ACC-Big Ten Challenge
The Virginia women’s basketball team takes on Penn State on Wednesday at 7 p.m., in an ACC-Big Ten Challenge game at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa.
Wahoo Preview: No. 3 Virginia at Michigan
Tony Bennett couldn’t help but wonder how his Virginia basketball team would handle big-time competition when the Cavaliers took on ranked Baylor and Illinois teams in Las Vegas over a week ago.
UVA jumps to No. 3 in the nation in new AP poll
The Virginia men’s basketball team has moved up to No. 3 in the national AP top 25 poll, jumping from fifth place in last week’s poll.
ACC/SEC men’s and women’s ‘Challenges’ to replace ACC-Big 10 event beginning in 2023-24
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Southeastern Conference and ESPN announced Monday the formation of the ACC/SEC Challenge for men’s and women’s basketball, which will begin as part of the 2023-24 season.
Hoos stay unbeaten with 72-50 win against East Carolina in Cavalier Classic finale
UVA (8-0) is off to its best start since the 1992-93 season, and on Sunday against the Pirates, dominating the glass was a major factor in terms of why the Cavaliers are still unbeaten.
UVA hangs on for 73-70 win vs. Minnesota; Hoos 7-0 for first time in 30 years
The Virginia women’s basketball team is off to its best start in 30 years, as the Cavaliers improved to 7-0 after hanging on to defeat Minnesota, 73-70, in the opener of the Cavalier Classic Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena.
Shedrick gives Virginia athletic potential in lane
Kadin Shedrick once again proved that he is becoming a high-quality player in the post on both ends of the floor as he displayed a myriad of activities to push Virginia forward.
Let the big dog eat … Gardner puts up season-high 26 as Wahoos roll to 5-0
Lord only knows how challenging it was for Jayden Gardner to have been Virginia’s workhorse last season when he was both the team’s leading scorer and rebounder.
Gardner’s season-high 26 leads No. 5 Hoos to 72-45 win over UMES
Virginia senior forward Jayden Gardner broke out of his scoring slump in a big way against Maryland-Eastern Shore on Friday night, pouring in a game-high and season-high 26 points as the Cavaliers improved to 5-0 with an easy 72-45 win.
Women’s notebook: UVA to host Cavalier Classic this weekend
The Virginia women’s basketball team hosts the Cavalier Classic Tournament Saturday and Sunday at John Paul Jones Arena. Minnesota, East Carolina and Liberty will be playing in the tournament.
Wahoo Preview: No. 5 Virginia vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore
After a successful weekend in Las Vegas, Virginia returns to John Paul Jones Arena Friday night to face Maryland-Eastern Shore.
Virginia finishes strong against Campbell for 62-41 win to move to 6-0 for first time in over 20 years
The Virginia women’s basketball team moved to 6-0 for the first time since the 1997-98 season with a gritty 62-41 win over visiting Campbell Wednesday night at John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia will play in Fort Myers Tip-Off event next November
UVA, SMU, Wisconsin and West Virginia will compete in the early-season event, scheduled for Nov. 20-22. The tournament will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers.
Virginia hosts Campbell at 7 p.m.; first of three home games this week
The Virginia women’s basketball team hosts Campbell on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena.
UVA is nation’s No. 4 team in 3-point percentage; No. 2 in free-throw attempts per game
There were stretches last season when Virginia couldn’t buy a 3-point bucket. My, how things have changed.
Beekman named ACC Player of the Week after strong weekend in Vegas
Virginia junior guard Reece Beekman has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
