Women’s Basketball: Virginia hosts Cavalier Classic Tournament

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The Virginia women’s basketball team (1-4, 0-0 ACC) hosts its annual Cavalier Classic tournament this weekend, with games taking place on Friday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 28 at John Paul Jones Arena.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

  • Friday, Nov. 26, 12 p.m.: Virginia vs Rhode Island (6-0)
  • Friday, Nov. 26, 2:30 p.m.: Richmond (2-2) vs Long Beach State (4-0)
  • Sunday, Nov. 28, 1 p.m.: Rhode Island vs Long Beach
  • Sunday, Nov. 28, 4 p.m.: Virginia vs Richmond

BROADCAST INFORMATION

  • All four games will stream through ACCNX The game will stream online through ACCNX. ACCNX streams are available through participating TV providers that carry ACC Network and can be watched on the ESPN app and through WatchESPN
  • Sunday’s game between Virginia and Richmond will be televised on the ACC Network
  • All of the 2021-22 Virginia women’s basketball games – regular-season and post-season – are available locally on the radio on NewsRadio 1070 AM and 98.9 FM WINA
  • Live stats will be available for the games

COVID 19 & CLEAR BAG POLICIES

  • In accordance with UVA Policy, all attendees 12 years of age and older are required to provide proof of vaccination or of a negative COVID-19 test result for entry into John Paul Jones Arena on event days. Fans are also required to wear their mask inside the arena except for when actively eating or drinking. CLICK HERE for more information
  • A clear bag policy is still in place for the arena. CLICK HERE for details

NOTING THE CAVALIERS

  • Virginia closed out its Southern California road trip with a 60-48 victory at Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday
  • Amandine Toi scored 20 points. It was the second 20-point performance of her career. Her other was a 23-point game against Clemson last season (12/10)
  • Toi went on a personal 8-0 run in the fourth quarter to secure the win
  • After starting the season 0-of-11 from three-point range, Toi has gong 8-of-22 from long range in the last three games, including her 4-of-9 performance at Fullerton
  • Virginia hit seven three-pointers against Fullerton. The team had made 11 in its first four games combined
  • Toi continues to lead the ACC in minutes played per game, averaging 35.5 on the floor
  • Junior forward Camryn Taylor scored 17 points, her fourth double-digit scoring effort in five games
  • After Tuesday’s game, Taylor ranked 10th in the ACC in points per game at 14.4. She was sixth in field goals attempted (61). The next closest player on the Cavaliers in field goal attempts is Toi who has put up 49 shots (33 of which were three-point attempts)
  • Taylor is 12th in the ACC in field goal shooting percentage (45.9 percent)
  • Eleah Parker had the first double-digit rebounding game by a Cavalier this season, grabbing 12 boards at Fullerton
  • Virginia was +9 on the boards against the Titans, the first time this season the Cavaliers have outrebounded their opponent