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Virginia vaults to No. 5 in the nation in AP poll
The 5-0 Cavaliers defeated No. 5 Baylor and No. 19 Illinois in the Vegas event and bolted in the poll from their No. 16 ranking heading into the tournament.
Unbeaten Virginia knocks out Illinois to claim Continental Tire Main Event championship, 70-61
In a city that has glittered with such champions as Ali, Tyson, Holyfield, Foreman and Sugar Ray over the decades, Virginia basketball prevailed as the premiere heavyweight champion of Las Vegas on Sunday, outlasting Illinois, 70-61.
Beekman brings home the championship belt as Continental Tires Main Event’s MVP
Reece Beekman has grown accustomed to delivering the knockout punch, so now he has a championship belt and a gaudy chain necklace to show off his prowess.
Cavaliers stay perfect through five games after defeating American on the road, 74-60
After holding a single-digit lead most of the game, the Cavaliers (5-0, 1-0 ACC) opened the fourth quarter on a 13-2 run to put the contest out of reach.
Wahoo Preview: No. 16 Virginia vs. No. 19 Illinois
No. 16 Virginia will be battling for its eighth November tournament championship in the last nine years, when the Cavaliers go up against No. 19 Illinois at 3 p.m. for the Continental Tire Main Event title in Las Vegas.
Women’s notebook: Unbeaten Hoos clash with American on the road
The Virginia women’s basketball team closes out the week by playing at American at 2 p.m. at Bender Arena in Washington, D.C.
Baylor coach: UVA’s different style, different offense, extremely effective
Virginia’s basketball team made a strong impression on No. 5 Baylor’s coach, Scott Drew, on Friday, when the No. 16 Cavaliers pulled off an 86-79 upset over the Bears in the Continental Tire Main Event in Las Vegas.
Red-hot Franklin puts up career-high 26 as Virginia stuns No. 5 Baylor, 86-79
Armaan Franklin was a high-roller in Vegas on Friday when the red-hot Cavalier put up a career-high 26 points, leading Virginia to a stunning, 86-79 upset over No. 5 Baylor.
Men’s notebook: No. 16 Cavaliers face 5th-ranked Baylor Friday in Vegas
No. 16 Virginia plays No. 5 Baylor at the Continental Tire Main Event in Las Vegas on Friday. Tipoff at T-Mobile Arena is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
Baylor’s players wrote messages to Virginia in wake of shootings
Baylor’s basketball team wrote Virginia’s players messages to express their heartfelt condolences on the recent shooting tragedy in Charlottesville, Bears’ coach Scott Drew said Thursday.
Virginia rallies on the road to stay unbeaten with 68-62 win at Loyola-Chicago
The Cavaliers (4-0, 1-0 ACC) trailed by eight points early in the third quarter and were down 49-48 at the start of the fourth, but outscored the Ramblers 20-13 in the final period to pick up the road victory.
Virginia looks for 4-0 start tonight at Loyola-Chicago
The Virginia women’s basketball team travels to take on Loyola University Chicago on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET at Gentile Arena in Chicago, Ill.
Gardner one of 50 players named to Wooden Award watch list
Virginia’s Jayden Gardner was one of 50 players named to the watch list for the 2023 John R. Wooden Award presented by Wendy’s, announced Tuesday.
UVA 2022-23 schedule breakdown: November
Tip off of the 2022-23 Virginia men’s basketball season is less than a week away, and this week we’ll be breaking down the schedule in four parts, beginning today with the November slate.
Cavaliers move to 3-0 with 72-52 win over Wake in ACC opener
The Virginia women’s basketball team opened ACC play with a 72-52 victory against Wake Forest at John Paul Jones Arena to cap its season-opening home stand Sunday.
The 3-point field goal threat is alive and well for Virginia
Inside of an offense with the dynamics that coach Tony Bennett employs, the respite of the 3-point field goal will always be a key for the Virginia Cavaliers to attack their opponents.
McKneely kickstarts his career as UVA’s lethal sharpshooter
To say that Isaac McKneely’s reputation as a sharpshooter preceded his arrival at Virginia would be a gross understatement.
Monmouth coach King Rice thought he was watching the second coming of Hunter in UVA freshman Dunn
Virginia fans got their first look at Ryan Dunn on Friday night, but for opposing coach King Rice, seeing Dunn was like deja vu all over again.
Virginia freshmen Traudt, Bond decide to take a redshirt
Two members of Virginia’s prized freshman recruiting class, Isaac Traudt and Leon Bond III, are planning to be redshirted this season.
McKneely, Dunn lead the way as Hoos dismantle Monmouth, 89-42
Virginia put together an all-around dominant performance Friday night at John Paul Jones Arena, cruising past Monmouth, 89-42.
