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Podcast: Getting you ready for UVA-Duke, Part II
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham to help break down the key matchups ahead of Wednesday’s Virginia-Duke ACC hoops rematch.
Game Notes: Virginia hosts No. 7 Duke Wednesday night
Virginia (17-10, 11-6 ACC) hosts No. 7 Duke (23-4, 13-3 ACC) in ACC action on Wednesday, Feb 23. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN.
The Real Story Behind ‘Ralph’s House’
“Ralph’s House.” What started as a simple, after-dinner chat about how to leave their mark on their college days 40 years ago, evolved into an everlasting phrase in Virginia basketball lore for a small group of UVA students.
Will a win over Duke put Virginia into NCAA consideration?
Virginia’s chances to make the NCAA Tournament go directly through Duke, and that makes Wednesday night’s home game against the Blue Devils the biggest game of the year for the Cavaliers.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia wins 74-65 against Pitt
The Virginia women’s basketball team (5-20, 2-15 ACC) picked up its second straight win with a 74-65 victory against Pittsburgh (11-16, 2-14 ACC) on Sunday at John Paul Jones Arena.
With 17 minutes left in game, Virginia had Hurricanes just where it wanted them
Virginia, desperately trying to add to its postseason resume, had been prodded by Tony Bennett at halftime to “leave everything on the floor,” and his players got the message.
Behind another big day from Gardner, UVA bounces back, rallies to sweep Miami, 74-71
Virginia erased a double-digit deficit in the second half and held on late to complete the season sweep at Miami Saturday, 74-71.
Podcast: UVA-Miami preview, baseball opener, Zim retires
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham so that the guys can talk Virginia-Miami in ACC hoops, the ‘Hoos getting a win in their baseball opener, and the career of former UVA baseball great Ryan Zimmerman, who retired this week from the Washington Nationals.
Game Notes: Road game at Miami next for Virginia
Virginia (16-10, 10-6 ACC) travels to Miami (19-7, 11-4 ACC) in ACC action on Saturday. Tipoff at Watsco Center is set for 5 p.m. on ACC Network.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia downs Duke, 67-54
The Virginia women’s basketball team (4-21, 1-14 ACC) picked up a 67-54 victory against Duke (15-10, 6-9 ACC) on Thursday at John Paul Jones Arena.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia opens final homestand with loss to Miami
The Virginia women’s basketball team (3-21, 0-14 ACC) suffered a 71-55 loss against Miami (14-10, 7-7 ACC) on Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena.
So, where does Virginia stand in terms of making the NCAA Tournament?
With Virginia’s loss at Virginia Tech on Big Monday, the Cavaliers’ path to the NCAA Tournament narrowed considerably.
Virginia fresh out of playmakers and 3-pointers in loss at Virginia Tech
Seth Greenberg, who has had stops at Virginia and Virginia Tech along his coaching career and is now among the best basketball analysts in the land, made a good point during halftime of Monday night’s clash between the two rivals.
UVA’s win streak halted with 62-53 loss at Virginia Tech
Virginia’s four-game win streak came to an end Monday night in Blacksburg, as Virginia Tech held on for a 62-53 win to split the season series.
Virginia’s Jayden Gardner named ACC Basketball Player of the Week
Virginia senior forward Jayden Gardner has been named the ACC Basketball Player of the Week.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia Falls at Wake Forest, 68-53
The Virginia women’s basketball team (3-20, 0-13 ACC) suffered a 68-53 loss at Wake Forest (13-12, 3-11 ACC) on Sunday (Feb.13) at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Virginia is a blue blood, new blood, Hoo blood
While Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner has been known for a little hyperbole, he was serious in his description of Tony Bennett’s basketball program at Virginia after losing for the ninth straight time to the Cavaliers on Saturday.
Cavaliers battle Hokies in Smithfield Commonwealth Clash
Virginia (16-9, 10-5 ACC) travels to Virginia Tech (15-10, 7-7 ACC) in a Smithfield Commonwealth Clash on Monday, Feb 14. Tipoff at Cassell Coliseum is set for 7 p.m.
Kihei goes bombs away on Yellow Jackets and Pastner wishes he’d leave already
Kihei Clark, the Cavaliers’ diminutive senior point guard, was asked about what made him laugh when he was approached by a Georgia Tech assistant coach in the handshake line immediately following the game.
Gardner leads the way as Virginia downs Yellow Jackets, 63-53
Virginia forward Jayden Gardner put on a show Saturday, leading the Cavaliers to a 63-53 win over Georgia Tech at John Paul Jones Arena, the team’s fourth-straight victory.
