Basketball
Key nearing return to the lineup for Virginia after wrist injury
It has been 22 days since Virginia senior Braxton Key injured his wrist late in the Cavaliers’ win over Arizona State.
Orange Bowl’s Schuchts talks Wahoo invite on this week’s Jerry Ratcliffe Show
Wayne Schuchts, a Virginia football alum and member the Orange Bowl Committee, discusses the Cavaliers’ invitation and recalls the days of being George Welsh’s first quarterback at UVA on this week’s edition of The Jerry Ratcliffe Show.
Scattershooting: Bronco expects to cash in on recruiting with Coastal title, Orange Bowl invite
Bronco Mendenhall had to chuckle the other day when he took a timeout from recruiting to participate in an Orange Bowl press conference in Miami.
Bennett delighted to see young players join party; UNC’s Williams’ frustration continues
After both No. 5-ranked Virginia and No. 7-ranked North Carolina laid an egg in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge last Wednesday night, both fan bases were left shaking their collective heads.
Tale of the Tape: No. 7 North Carolina at No. 5 Virginia
Virginia welcomes longtime ACC rival North Carolina to John Paul Jones Arena this afternoon at 4 p.m. for another early-season conference battle, as the Cavaliers try to avoid their first losing streak in almost three years.
Legendary UVA QB Majkowski joins The Jerry Ratcliffe Show
Former UVA quarterback Don Majkowski, who went on to play 10 seasons in the NFL, is Hootie’s guest this week on The Jerry Ratcliffe Show.
With Tar Heels Coming To Town, Bennett Looks For Answers After Purdue Collapse
Purdue may have accomplished more than avenging last March’s overtime Elite Eight loss to Virginia on Wednesday night.
Stefanovic, Purdue Hand Cavaliers First Loss Since March, 69-40
In West Lafayette, Ind., No. 5 Virginia dropped its first game since March Wednesday night, as Purdue rolled to a 69-40 home victory over the Cavaliers in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Tale Of The Tape: No. 5 Virginia at Purdue
When Virginia went up against Purdue for a spot in the Final Four last season, the Cavaliers may as well have been playing in West Lafayette, Indiana, where the Boilermakers call home.
Bennett Joins Former Players On Hoops2o Roster
Hoops2o just got another boost in its mission to provide clean water to East Africa, by landing Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett on its roster.
No. 7 UVA Overcomes Poor Shooting With Lockdown Defense Against Maine
When Virginia was leading visiting Maine, 24-14, at halftime Wednesday afternoon, notice was served for the Cavaliers to bear down on defense.
Virginia Loses Veteran Starter Braxton Key To Wrist Injury, Return Unknown
Seventh-ranked Virginia will have to go into Purdue next Wednesday without its leading rebounder and second-leading scorer, senior Braxton Key.
Tale Of The Tape: Maine at No. 7 Virginia
The Cavaliers return to John Paul Jones Arena to close out the month of November with a Wednesday afternoon matchup against Maine, looking to extend their home win streak against non-conference opponents to 21 games.
Guy Doesn’t Play In NBA Debut, But Encouraged By His Progress
Kyle Guy already lived part of the dream, the part that he dreamed as a kid out in the driveway, making believe that his free throws would put his team in the national championship game.
Morsell Breaks Out Of Slump, Leads ‘Hoos To Victory Over ASU
Virginia first-year guard Casey Morsell busted out of his early-season shooting slump with a vengeance Sunday afternoon.
Tale Of The Tape: No. 7 Virginia vs. Arizona State
Virginia will be attempting to win its seventh consecutive November basketball tournament this afternoon when the No. 7 Cavaliers take on Arizona State in the Air Force Reserve Hall of Fame Tip-Off championship game in Uncasville, Conn.
No. 7 Virginia Stays Unbeaten With 58-46 Win Over UMass
Virginia senior forward Braxton Key led all scorers with 16 points, sophomore guard Kihei Clark added 14, and the Cavaliers remained unbeaten with a 58-46 win over Massachusetts Saturday in the Air Force Reserve Tip-Off Tournament semifinals in Uncasville, Conn.
Tale Of The Tape: No. 7 Virginia vs. UMass
No. 7 Virginia travels to Uncasville, Connecticut for this weekend’s Air Force Reserve Tip-Off Tournament, and will go up against Massachusetts Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
No. 7 Virginia Survives Bombshell Barrage By Vermont’s Lamb To Stay Unbeaten
For 35 minutes, Vermont sharpshooter Anthony Lamb made No. 7 Virginia sweat on Tuesday night, giving the unbeaten Cavaliers all they could handle. That’s why they still play 40.
Tale Of The Tape: Vermont at No. 7 Virginia
The visiting Catamounts are coming of a 70-68 victory at St. John’s, and received 11 voting points in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 poll, the most by a Vermont team since the 2004-05 season when famed Tom Brennan was the coach.