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Virginia makes a statement with physical NIT win over Bulldogs
After getting pounded by North Carolina in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals in Brooklyn last week, Tony Bennett decided to push his Virginia team hard in practice for its opening game with Mississippi State in the NIT.
Jayden Gardner named to USBWA All-District 3 team
Virginia’s Jayden Gardner earned All-District 3 accolades from the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
Hoos advance to NIT second round, surviving to defeat Bulldogs, 60-57
Virginia got a stellar second half from senior forward Jayden Gardner and held on in a wild finish to knock off visiting Mississippi State, 60-57, in the opening round of the NIT Wednesday night at John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia vs. Mississippi State in NIT: It’s gonna be a football game
Perhaps in his last season with Mississippi State, BenHowland knows exactly what to expect when the Bulldogs play at Virginia on Wednesday night in a first-round NIT game at John Paul Jones Arena (7 p.m., ESPN2).
Podcast: ‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’ previews Virginia-Mississippi State
Virginia (19-13) faces Mississippi State (18-15) in the first round of the 2022 NIT on Wednesday. Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham break down the matchup from all angles.
NIT Preview: Virginia hosts Mississippi State in first round
Virginia (19-13) hosts No. 3 Seed Mississippi State (18-15) in the first round of the 2022 National Invitation Tournament on Wednesday. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
Tony Bennett on the NIT: “We’re in it to win it”
If there was any doubt about how Tony Bennett would approach his team would take into the NIT, the Virginia coach ended that speculation on Monday.
Sampson mini-documentary on ACC Network tonight at 7
The great Ralph Sampson will be featured tonight as part of the ACC LEGENDS series on the ACC Network.
Virginia to host Mississippi State in NIT on Wednesday
Virginia will host Mississippi State in the opening round of the NIT on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Virginia doesn’t survive a second night of no offensive firepower
On Thursday night, in a quarterfinal matchup against North Carolina, the Cavaliers’ offense was ice cold and the defense didn’t live up to its reputation in a 63-43 blowout loss that likely knocked UVA out of consideration for an NCAA bid.
Poor shooting hurts Cavaliers in 63-43 loss to UNC in ACC quarterfinals
It was a long night for Virginia fans Thursday, as they saw their beloved Cavaliers struggle mightily on the offensive end and North Carolina rolled to a 63-43 win in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals in Brooklyn, in a game that was never really close.
Virginia must contain Bacot in tonight’s rematch with Tar Heels in ACC quarterfinals
Tony Bennett was asked in his postgame interviews Wednesday night, what has changed with his team since Jan. 8.
Podcast: Can Virginia pull the upset of UNC?
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham for a discussion of Virginia’s 51-50 win over Louisville in the second round of the 2022 ACC Tournament, a look ahead to tonight’s game with #3 seed UNC, and a little UVA football at the end.
Offense your cup of tea? Don’t tell that to defensive-minded, first-to-50 Virginia
Virginia’s DNA is composed of smothering defense, a natural genetic trait with Tony Bennett’s roots linked to his father’s creation of the “Pack Line” defense. The Bennett’s are disciples of defense-first.
Virginia hangs on in a tight one over Louisville, 51-50, to advance to ACC quarterfinals
Virginia overcame a sloppy start and hung on late for a hard-fought, 51-50 win over a scrappy Louisville squad Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinal round of the ACC Tournament in Brooklyn.
Virginia will face newly inspired Louisville team in tonight’s ACC Tournament
When Virginia last faced Louisville five days ago, the Cardinals were a team that had lost its spirit according to interim head coach Mike Pegues. The No. 6 seed Cavaliers may face a reinspired Louisville team in tonight’s second round of the ACC Tournament.
Spirit of ’76: Wally Walker and that first UVA ACC Tournament title
It’s been 46 years, but Virginia Basketball fans still hold fond memories of the 1976 ACC Tournament. Tournament MVP Wally Walker joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to reminisce.
Gardner: It’s a crime Beekman wasn’t chosen ACC Defensive POY
A crime was committed Monday by the panel that overlooked Virginia guard Reece Beekman for ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
ACC unveils 2021-22 Men’s Basketball Awards
Wake Forest graduate guard Alondes Williams has been chosen as the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year and Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes is the ACC Coach of the Year.
Beekman responds to challenge with near-perfect performance at Louisville
After last Saturday’s loss to Florida State, Tony Bennett challenged sophomore guard Reece Beekman to be more consistent.
