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Wahoo Preview: No. 6 Virginia at Boston College
No. 6 Virginia looks for a season sweep against Boston College Wednesday night in Chestnut Hill, with tip off set for 7 p.m. (RSN/ACCNX).
Women’s notebook: Virginia kicks off final week of regular season Thursday at Clemson
The Virginia women’s basketball team opens the final week of the regular season by playing at Clemson on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Bennett praises Irish coach Brey, who calls Virginia college basketball’s ‘model program’
The ACC is going to miss Mike Brey after he steps down as Notre Dame’s head basketball coach at the end of the season.
Teammates gather to say goodbye to Virginia Final Four hero Kenton Edelin
Notre Dame assistant head coach Anthony Solomon spoke revererently about former teammate Kenton Edelin on Saturday afternoon, moments after the Irish had lost a close game to Virginia in Charlottesville.
No. 9 Duke drops Cavaliers, 56-52, in home finale
The Cavaliers trimmed a 13-point deficit down to two points in the fourth quarter, but the Blue Devils held on for the victory.
No luck of the Irish allowed in Charlottesville as Kihei & Co. survive another ACC thriller diller
By now, Mike Brey is safely back home in South Bend, curled up in his favorite easy chair by the fireplace, sipping on some classic Irish whiskey courtesy of Virginia coach Tony Bennett.
No. 7 Virginia survives a scare, hangs on to knock off Notre Dame, 57-55
On a day in which Kihei Clark became the all-time assist leader in school history, No. 7 Virginia survived another close finish at John Paul Jones Arena Saturday, hanging on for a 57-55 win over Notre Dame to remain atop the ACC standings with four games to go.
Clark’s composure allows Cavaliers to survive Fighting Irish
Virginia point guard Kihei Clark once again showed in Saturday’s 57-55 win over Notre Dame that replacing his skills, abilities, and basketball intelligence will not be an easy chore going into next season.
For Virginia, it’s ‘steel-toed boots and hard-hat time’ as Irish come to town
The only thing Virginia should remember from its narrow escape at Louisville earlier this week is that winning ugly is still winning.
ACC basketball talk with novelist John Grisham
You know John Grisham as a New York Times best-selling novelist. What you may not know is that Grisham is a huge ACC basketball fan, who most winter nights can be found courtside at a UVA or UNC game.
Virginia recruit Blake Buchanan named to Nike Hoop Summit team
Virginia basketball recruit Blake Buchanan has been named to the 13-member U.S. men’s team that will play in April’s Nike Hoop Summit game in Portland, Ore.
No. 7 Cavaliers hold off late rally, escape Louisville with 61-58 victory
Virginia has now won six in a row against the Cardinals, and 15 of the last 16, but nearly let this one slip away, even after being favored by 17 on the road.
One last thought on the Duke-UVA controversy: Duke, you’re out … end of story
Part of the controversy — and the ACC’s response didn’t clear up the situation — is the rule book, and its own interpretation of the play.
Wahoo Preview: No. 7 Virginia at Louisville
In the first of two meetings — in a matter of just 17 days — between two schools on opposite ends of the ACC standings, No. 7 Virginia travels to face last-place Louisville Wednesday night.
Duke’s Scheyer: ‘I’m pissed;’ wants clarification of controversial call
Duke coach Jon Scheyer left John Paul Jones Arena in a bad mood on Saturday night after a controversial call at the end of regulation that sent the game into overtime, eventually leading to a 69-62 Virginia win over the Blue Devils.
Virginia’s Vander Plas was ‘everywhere’ in Wahoos’ win over Duke
The grad transfer from Ohio University had a plus-20 rating, by far the highest of any player on the floor for either team in UVA’s 69-62, overtime win over the Blue Devils.
ACC releases statement on final play of regulation between UVA and Duke
The Atlantic Coast Conference, upon review of the final play of regulation during the Duke at Virginia men’s basketball game, has announced an incorrect adjudication of the playing rules.
No. 8 Cavaliers stop Duke in overtime, 69-62
Saturday night’s 69-62 win for No. 8 Virginia over Duke saw the Cavaliers have to play through many adverse situations that ended with the aggressive and consistent play of guard Armaan Franklin, not only throughout the game, but in the clutch, as well.
Virginia snaps losing streak with 71-59 upset of No. 22 NC State
After losing seven straight games, including two contests where it led by double figures, the Virginia women’s basketball team defeated No. 22 NC State by a 71-59 score at John Paul Jones Arena on Sunday.
Women’s notebook: UVA hosts 22nd-ranked Wolfpack Sunday
The Virginia women’s basketball team hosts No. 22 NC State on Sunday at John Paul Jones Arena at noon.
