UVa Sports News Archives - Jerry Ratcliffe

Red-hot Virginia hopes to stay that way against rival Tech

Virginia will be coming out of its second extended break on Wednesday afternoon when the Hoos take on arch rival Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

As Chandler Morris accepted the Gator Bowl’s MVP Trophy after UVA’s win over Missouri, his teammates chanted, “One more year, one more year.”

Virginia exploded for a 20-point run in the third quarter to separate from SMU and notch its second straight ACC victory of the season.

Virginia added a 5-star kicker, had another player enter the transfer portal and four players declare for the NFL Draft on Monday.

Virginia collected its 11th win of the season with a 13-7 victory in dramatic fashion in the waning seconds of the Gator Bowl over Missouri.

Tonight’s Gator Bowl may be more impacted by who is not suited up as opposed to those who are when Virginia takes on Missouri.

Former Virginia starting quarterback Anthony Colandrea is on the move again.

Every opposing coach has raved about Thijs De Ridder this season, even when he was off his game. American‘s coach wasn’t as lucky.

Photos from Monday’s Virginia-American game at John Paul Jones Arena, shot by JerryRatcliffe.com photographer Jon Golden.

A back-and-forth battle went the way of the home team as the Quakers surged down the stretch and Virginia fell at Penn by a score of 24-16.

Virginia junior guard Kymora Johnson was named ACC Player of the Week for games played between December 15-21.

UVA GM Tyler Jones said that the program is “hopeful” concerning quarterback Chandler Morris’ waiver to gain another year of eligibility.

UVA downed Hofstra in the opening dual Sunday, then rallied for a win over Bucknell before closing the day with a shutout of Morgan State.

Dallin Hall, more often than not a reluctant shooter, opened fire early in the second half and never let up as he fueled UVA to an 80-72 win.

UVA had to shake off the rust from the 11-day layoff, missing 22 of its first 26 shot attempts, but found its rhythm and never looked back.

Photos from Saturday’s Virginia-Maryland game at John Paul Jones Arena, shot by JerryRatcliffe.com photographer Jon Golden.

Kymora Johnson drilled a UVA record 10 three-pointers on her way to a 41-point performance, the second most of any player in program history.

Buzz Williams will be making his second visit to John Paul Jones Arena in two years tonight, but this time with a different team.

Virginia’s defense can now begin preparation to face Missouri freshman quarterback Matt Zollers in the Tax Slayer Gator Bowl.

Virginia running back J’Mari Taylor has accepted an invitation to attend the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl on Jan. 31, 2026 in Mobile, Ala.