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#2 Virginia Bombs Syracuse, 79-53
They may be calling for snow over the next two days in chilly Upstate New York, but one thing we can confirm is that it was raining 3’s at the Carrier Dome Monday night thanks to Kyle Guy, De’Andre Hunter and Ty Jerome.
Tale of the Tape: #2 Virginia at Syracuse
No. 2 Virginia has a chance to wrap up another ACC regular-season title by winning its final two games, beginning with a trip to Syracuse Monday at 7 p.m. (ESPN).
ACC Power Poll: March 4
Jerry Ratcliffe and Scott Ratcliffe from JerryRatcliffe.com and Chris Graham and Scott German from Augusta Free Press vote in this week’s ACC Basketball Power Poll. Who do the guys put at the top this week?
UVA Shows Capel’s Young Team ‘What Elite Looks Like’
The basketball road has to be a very weary one for Jeff Capel.
#2 Virginia Blasts Pitt
No. 2 Virginia pushed its home record to 14-1 on the season with an easy 73-49 walloping of Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon at John Paul Jones Arena.
Tale of the Tape: #2 Virginia vs. Pitt
With just a week remaining in the regular season, second-ranked Virginia resumes ACC action Saturday afternoon against last-place Pittsburgh at 2 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena.
Diakite Wows With New Hair, Improved Play
Mamadi Diakite has a new look, but that’s not what has opponents so worried when they face the 6-foot-9 Virginia leaper.
Josh Pastner High on Virginia
Josh Pastner believes if Virginia continues to play the way it did in a dominating, 81-51 rout of his Georgia Tech team on Wednesday night, that the Cavaliers can win the national championship.
#2 Virginia Dispatches Georgia Tech, 81-51
No. 2 Virginia officially wrapped up a double bye in the upcoming ACC Tournament with a convincing 81-51 victory over Georgia Tech Wednesday night at John Paul Jones Arena.
Tale of the Tape: Virginia vs. Georgia Tech
With two weeks left in the regular season, No. 2 Virginia will play three of its final four games at John Paul Jones Arena.
ACC Basketball Power Poll: Feb. 25
Jerry Ratcliffe and Scott Ratcliffe from JerryRatcliffe.com and Chris Graham, Scott German and Zach Pereles from Augusta Free Press vote in this week’s ACC Basketball Power Poll. Does Duke retain the top spot after a tumultuous week in ACC play?
Hunter Takes Out Frustrations On Louisville In Second Half
De’Andre Hunter was so mad that he resembled one of those old-fashioned cartoon characters, the ones with steam blowing out of both ears and blowing their top.
Strong Second Half Lifts ‘Hoos Past Cardinals
After trailing by as many as 12 points in the first half, No. 3 Virginia stormed back in the second and walked out of Louisville with a 64-52 win Saturday behind a career day from De’Andre Hunter.
Tale of the Tape: Virginia vs. Louisville
Third-ranked Virginia visits the KFC Yum! Center at Noon to take on No. 18 Louisville, a team the Cavaliers will see twice in a matter of two weeks. UVA will host the Cardinals in the regular-season finale on Mar. 9.
UVA Visits Cards For First Time Since 0.9 Miracle
The last time Virginia’s basketball team visited this river city last March, it pulled off a miracle that sent shockwaves throughout the sporting world.
Braxton Key Keys Virginia Road Win
The weight on Braxton Key’s ample shoulders was heavy heading down the home stretch of Monday night’s game at rival Virginia Tech.
#3 Virginia Defeats #20 Virginia Tech, 64-58
Kyle Guy scored 17 of his game-high 23 points in the first half, Ty Jerome added 16 points and Braxton Key sank a pair of dagger 3-pointers as No. 3 Virginia pulled the regular-season sweep of 20th-ranked Virginia Tech, 64-58.
ACC Power Poll: Feb. 18
Scott Ratcliffe from JerryRatcliffe.com and Chris Graham and Scott German from Augusta Free Press vote in this week’s ACC Basketball Power Poll.
Tale of the Tape: #3 Virginia vs. #20 Virginia Tech
For the second week in a row, Tony Bennett and the 3rd-ranked Virginia men’s basketball team will face a quick Saturday-Monday turnaround when the Cavaliers look for a season sweep of No. 20 Virginia Tech at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
