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Second-half run propels Pitt to upset of 11th-ranked Cavaliers, 68-65
For Jeff Capel’s team (11-4), it was their fifth-straight win (and 10th of their last 11) and first 4-0 ACC start since the 2013-14 season, as they moved into a tie with Miami atop the conference standings.
Wahoo Preview: No. 11 Virginia at Pitt
Virginia has its work cut out for itself Tuesday night, as the Cavaliers venture into the Petersen Events Center at 9 p.m. to take on a sizzling Pittsburgh squad.
UVA swats Yellow Jackets, 74-56, as Bennett matches Holland’s win total
Virginia found itself in a dogfight 18-plus minutes into Saturday’s New Year’s Eve clash at Georgia Tech, but then took control with a 25-0 run that spanned halves en route to an easy 74-56 win to close the calendar year.
Georgia Tech’s latest loss caused coach a sleepless night, now UVA comes to town
Georgia Tech basketball coach Josh Pastner was so upset with how his team entered its holiday break 10 days ago that he slept in his car in the Tech parking lot after the Yellow Jackets were worn out by visiting Clemson, 79-66, on Dec. 21.
Wahoo Preview: No. 13 Virginia at Georgia Tech
Virginia will be gunning for its 10th-straight victory over Georgia Tech Saturday, as the Cavaliers close out the calendar year in Atlanta against the Yellow Jackets (Noon, ACC Network).
Cavaliers rally, hang on to defeat Georgia Tech, 69-63
The Virginia women’s basketball team used a big third-quarter run to build a lead that it held onto in the final minute against Georgia Tech Thursday, as the Cavaliers outlasted the Yellow Jackets, 69-63.
Podcast: UVA hoops gets ready for the heart of the ACC schedule
Virginia finished its nonconference schedule with an 8-1 mark after the 66-46 win over Albany on Wednesday. Hootie and Chris Graham break down the win and look ahead to the beginning of the heart of the ACC schedule this weekend.
Women’s notebook: Virginia looks to get back in win column against Georgia Tech
The Virginia women’s basketball team hosts Georgia Tech on Thursday at 7 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena.
Franklin’s bounce back keys Virginia to 66-46 win over Albany
Virginia guard Armaan Franklin has a deft touch and when he perfects that in any game, it serves as another part of the Cavaliers’ offense that causes matchup problems for opponents.
Virginia wraps up its nonconference schedule with 66-46 win over UAlbany
After recovering from a sloppy start, Virginia polished off its nonconference schedule in style Wednesday night, as the 13th-ranked Cavaliers took care of UAlbany, 66-46, in the final tuneup before ACC competition heats back up this weekend.
UVA teammates remember Kenton Edelin, hero of the Cavaliers’ improbable ride to the ’84 Final Four
Eighty six seconds remained on the clock in the 1984 Elite Eight when Virginia’s most unlikely hero — one-time walk-on Kenton Edelin — stepped into glory and punched the Cavaliers’ improbable ticket to the NCAA’s Final Four.
Wahoo Preview: No. 13 Virginia vs. UAlbany
Virginia concludes its nonconference slate Wednesday night at 6 p.m. against UAlbany at John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia basketball loses a member of its 1984 Final Four team, Kenton Edelin
Kenton Edelin, 60, passed away on Christmas Eve. Edelin, who was a key factor in Virginia’s upset win over Bob Knight’s Indiana team in the NCAA Tournament in 1984, was in hospice care at the time of his death.
Duke snaps UVA’s longest win streak since 1995 with 70-56 win at Cameron
The Virginia women’s basketball team suffered its first loss of the season Wednesday, as Duke built a comfortable advantage in the second quarter and never looked back in a 70-56 decision at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Women’s notebook: Virginia faces toughest challenge yet tonight at Duke
The No. 25 Virginia women’s basketball team travels to play at Duke on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Hoos fight back, but come up short in final seconds at No. 22 Miami, 66-64
Virginia had a chance to tie or win it on the game’s final possession, but junior point guard Reece Beekman lost control of the ball on his way to the hoop in the closing seconds, and time ran out on the Cavalier comeback in a 66-64 defeat.
Miami will have to play its best game thus far to beat Virginia, says Larrañaga
Jim Larrañaga said his Miami team will probably have to play its best game of the early season if the Hurricanes want to beat No. 6 Virginia tonight.
Miami’s Larrañaga knows all about Tony Bennett’s basketball roots, calls UVA the ACC’s most consistent team
Miami coach Jim Larrañaga didn’t have to think long to answer a question Monday about why Virginia’s basketball program is so good.
Wahoo Preview: No. 6 Virginia at No. 22 Miami
Virginia looks to bounce back from its only loss of the season, as the sixth-ranked Cavaliers resume conference play on the road Tuesday at No. 22 Miami (8:30 p.m., ACC Network).
Georgetown point guard Harris transfers to Virginia as future Kihei Clark replacement
After attending Virginia’s game against Houston on Saturday afternoon, former Georgetown point guard Dante Harris has committed to the Cavaliers.
