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UVA can’t afford a letdown vs. Notre Dame tonight
This is not the same Virginia basketball team that flat-lined upon its arrival to South Bend back on Dec. 30, a group of Cavaliers that were totally out of sync on both ends of the floor in a deflating 76-54 loss.
UVA rallies for 81-66 upset over No. 20 North Carolina
One week after toppling No. 15 Florida State, Virginia picked up its second ranked win of the week after defeating No. 20 North Carolina, 81-66, at John Paul Jones Arena Sunday afternoon.
Wahoos play to near perfection in blowout at Louisville
Virginia essentially owns Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center. It has been so finger-licking good to the Cavaliers over the years, UVA should use it as a neutral court for some of its big nonconference games.
Dunn shines as Cavaliers roll past Louisville, 69-52, to complete season sweep
Second-year forward Ryan Dunn had a monster day with numerous highlight-reel jams, recording his second double-double in as many games in the process with a career-high 19 points (8 for 10 from the field) and a game-high 11 rebounds.
Virginia looking to extend its dominance over Louisville in noon contest
A week ago, Virginia proved it could win on the road, pulling itself out of an 0-for-4 road slump by beating Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Now it’s time to do it again.
Virginia avenges loss to Wolfpack with OT win at JPJ, 59-53
After seemingly losing interest in the second half, Virginia rediscovered its defensive intensity in overtime Wednesday night to knock off visiting NC State.
Virginia ready for NC State rematch as McKneely heats up again
With all the other issues that have held Virginia’s basketball team back this season, there is one facet of the Cavaliers that may have been overlooked: the 3-point shot.
UVA’s work in progress is working pretty good right now
What a difference having two players step up and give UVA what it needed: experience, physicality, mental toughness.
Beekman captures ACC Player of the Week honors
Virginia senior guard Reece Beekman has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
Johnson tabbed as ACC Rookie of the Week after stellar performance
Virginia guard and Charlottesville native Kymora Johnson has been named ACC Rookie of the Week, the conference office announced Monday afternoon.
Johnson pours in 35 to lead Cavaliers to 91-87 upset at No. 15 FSU
First-year guard Kymora Johnson tallied 35 points on 14-of-20 shooting, pulled down 7 rebounds and dished out 6 assists to lead Virginia to a 91-87 triumph over No. 15 Florida State.
Hoos capture first win on road, prevailing at Georgia Tech, 75-66
Virginia finally got the road monkey off its back, erasing a double-digit lead in the first half and then taking control to begin the second, en route to a 75-66 win over Georgia Tech.
It’s time for Virginia to break this spell on the road
Within the friendly confines of John Paul Jones Arena, Virginia’s basketball team is invincible. On the road, not so much.
No. 19 Irish fend off valiant Cavalier rally, 86-76
Virginia trailed by as many as 20 points in the third quarter and trimmed its deficit to as little as six in the fourth, but ultimately it was too much to overcome as No. 19 Notre Dame held on to win, 86-76, Thursday.
Dante’s Inferno: competitive fire helps bring UVA back to life against Hokies
Dante Harris made his way into the press room at John Paul Jones Arena late Wednesday night after helping Virginia extend the nation’s longest active home winning streak to 20 games.
Jordan Minor’s coming-out party was exactly what Wahoos needed
There must have been some morose moments for Jordan Minor during the first couple of months of Virginia’s basketball season.
UVA extends home-win streak to 20 with 65-57 triumph over Hokies
When the dust settled, the Cavaliers got back in the win column, handing Virginia Tech a 65-57 loss in the first installment of this season’s Commonwealth Clash.
Key matchup for UVA-Tech tonight: Beekman vs. Pedulla
If Virginia hopes to extend the nation’s second-longest home winning streak tonight against Virginia Tech, the Cavaliers are going to have to find a defensive answer for the Hokies’ red-hot Sean Pedulla.
UVA, Tech coaches don’t hate each other, but they DO want to win
Virginia will put the nation’s second-longest home winning streak on the line Wednesday night when the Cavaliers host rival Virginia Tech in the “Commonwealth Clash.”
Jeff Jones taking leave of absence for prostate cancer treatment
Former Virginia player and coach Jeff Jones, currently the head coach of Old Dominion’s basketball team, won’t return to the sidelines this season.
