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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.
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.
