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(03/23/22 11:48pm)
After a heart-stopping win over North Texas in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament, Virginia men’s basketball traveled back to Charlottesville for a date with St. Bonaventure in the quarterfinals. The Bonnies (23-9, 12-5 Atlantic 10) – who earned two quality victories over Oklahoma and Colorado in the NIT – faced the Cavaliers (21-14, 11-6 ACC) in the first ever matchup between the two schools.
(03/18/22 12:10am)
In their first National Invitation Tournament appearance since the 2013 season, Virginia men’s basketball played host to Mississippi State in the first round of the postseason tournament. Despite a scare late into the second half, the Cavaliers (20-13, 12-8 ACC) came out victorious in a game of runs, having survived a last-second three-point attempt from the Bulldogs (18-16, 8-10 SEC) that would have forced overtime.
(03/15/22 4:08am)
For the first time since 2013, the Cavaliers will not be dancing in March. After a rocky regular season which resulted in a 19-13 overall record and a 6th place finish in the ACC, Virginia (19-13,12-8 ACC) will now look to launch a postseason bid for the National Invitational Tournament — an annual contest for teams outside the NCAA Tournament bubble.
(02/21/22 1:01am)
Following a disappointing outcome against Virginia Tech, Virginia embarked on another road trip Saturday, hoping to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive. The Cavaliers (17-10, 11-6 ACC) struggled towards the end of the first half against Miami, yet completely turned the corner in the last 20 minutes of play to give themselves a hard-earned victory over the Hurricanes (19-8, 11-5 ACC). Senior forward Jayden Gardner — last week’s ACC Player of the Week — once again shined for the Cavaliers, recording 23 points on another efficient night around the rim.
(02/14/22 1:43am)
After an emotional win over Duke on Monday, Virginia returned to John Paul Jones Arena in a quest to achieve a four-game stretch of wins in the ACC. The Cavaliers (16-9, 10-5 ACC) -— who ran out to an early lead over the Yellow Jackets (10-14, 3-10 ACC) — secured a victory in a tricky post-Duke matchup against a struggling opponent. Senior forward Jayden Gardner dominated the scoring for the Cavaliers, notching a season-high 26 points while carving up the Yellow Jackets 1-3-1 zone defense.
(02/08/22 6:11pm)
Winning in Cameron Indoor Stadium is no small feat, and the 10-54 all-time Virginia record against Duke in their home venue proves it. However, thanks to a little magic from Reece Beekman, the Cavaliers (15-9, 9-5 ACC) did the impossible and knocked off the talented Blue Devils (19-4, 9-3 ACC) — a team who had beat then No. 1 Gonzaga and now No. 5 Kentucky.
(01/31/22 11:58pm)
After a promising win against Louisville, the Virginia men’s basketball traveled to South Bend to take on Notre Dame, a team that has vastly exceeded expectations this year. The Fighting Irish (14-4, 7-2 ACC) gained control late into the first half and never saw the Cavaliers (12-9, 6-5 ACC) make a comeback until the very end of the game, as the lead shrunk to as few as two points.
(01/24/22 11:17pm)
In another must-win scenario for a team outside of the NCAA Tournament bubble, Virginia aimed to knock off a struggling yet talented NC State team on the road Saturday. The Cavaliers (11-8, 5-4 ACC) — who had formerly held an 11-game winning streak in the Wolfpack’s (10-10, 3-6 ACC) home arena — succumbed to the three-point shooting success of senior forward Jericole Hellems and freshman guard Terquavion Smith. Albeit in defeat, junior guard Armaan Franklin paced the Cavaliers with 14 points while sophomore guard Reece Beekman showed promise once again on both sides of the ball.
(01/19/22 6:06pm)
On the heels of a crucial victory against Virginia Tech, Virginia men’s basketball remained in Charlottesville with hopes of gaining momentum in ACC play against Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons (14-4, 4-3 ACC) — who have enjoyed a successful year under second-year Coach Steve Forbes — fell victim to a bout of Cavalier (10-7, 4-3 ACC) three-pointers yet ran away with a lead late in the second half. Despite the loss, junior guard Armaan Franklin shouldered the offensive burden with 18 points and showcased a shooting prowess that Virginia fans have not often seen this year.
(01/04/22 11:01pm)
After an ugly home loss to Clemson, Virginia looked to start the new year on a high note against a familiar foe in Syracuse. The Cavaliers (8-5, 2-1 ACC) — who led for the majority of the game — dissected the Orange’s (7-6, 1-1 ACC) patented zone defense that Coach Jim Boeheim has been engineering for years. With passing at the forefront of the game plan, senior guard Kihei Clark dished out eight assists and notched 17 points – both season-highs - as he weaved through the 2-3 zone. Three other Cavaliers alongside Clark ended the game as double-digit scorers and showcased the offensive parity of a team that has regularly struggled from the field.
(12/23/21 12:10am)
After a stunning loss to James Madison on Dec. 7, Virginia basketball (7-4, 1-0 ACC) rebounded with a dominant win over Fairleigh Dickinson (0-10, 0-0 NEC) at home. The Cavaliers — playing in their last non-conference matchup before the ACC slate — benefited from their depth in a blowout victory against a winless opponent. Taking advantage of the Knights’ struggles this season, Virginia put the potential of players such as sophomore guard Carson McCorkle and freshman forward Igor Miličić on full display.
(12/01/21 2:33am)
In its annual battle against a Big Ten opponent in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, Virginia looked to extend their four-game winning streak against Iowa in a clash of established programs. After clawing back from an early 21-point deficit to the Hawkeyes (7-0, 0-0 Big Ten), the Cavaliers (5-3, 0-0 ACC) witnessed a jumper from senior Iowa guard Joe Toussaint fall through the net to end any dreams of a triumphant comeback. Virginia — having benefited from the stellar play of freshman guard Taine Murray — could not convert their last-second opportunities after rushing down the floor in the waning seconds.
(11/28/21 1:04pm)
Semifinal versus Georgia
(11/23/21 4:28pm)
After a resounding loss to No. 15 Houston on Tuesday, Virginia downed MEAC foe Coppin State Friday by a score of 68-52. The Cavaliers (2-2, 0-0 ACC) once again reached deep into its bench against the Eagles (1-6, 0-0 MEAC), with Coach Tony Bennett employing various rotations featuring some newcomers.
(11/19/21 8:00pm)
Virginia men’s basketball dropped its second game of the season, falling 67-47 on the road against No. 15 Houston. The Cavaliers (1-2) simply could not keep pace with the tenacious Cougars (3-0), who put on a defensive clinic as Coach Tony Bennett’s team struggled offensively with 17 turnovers in the loss.
(11/25/21 4:33pm)
The Tidewater region of Virginia, known by its area code “757,” has long held a reputation for producing some of the most prolific athletes in both the Commonwealth and the nation. You might remember the names of former NBA players such as Allen Iverson and Alonzo Mourning or football legends like Michael Vick and Bruce Smith. Whether they come from Hampton, Norfolk or one of the other five cities that comprise the 757, all of these stars had their roots in Southeastern Virginia.
(11/12/21 3:44pm)
No. 25 Virginia men’s basketball dropped its season-opener to the Navy Midshipmen by a score of 66-58. The Cavaliers (0-1, 0-0 ACC) could not overcome the hot shooting of the Midshipmen (1-0, 0-0 Patriot League) and struggled to gain offensive momentum as the second half ticked away.
(11/09/21 2:13pm)
After a year of empty arenas and various roster moves, No. 25 Virginia is returning to John Paul Jones Arena to start its quest for another successful basketball season. Many Cavalier fans remember the crushing March Madness loss to No. 13 Ohio last season, yet a blank slate awaits as Coach Tony Bennett and company welcome the Navy Midshipmen Tuesday in the first contest of the year. As usual, the Cavaliers will undergo the test of the ACC regular season after the non-conference slate ends — another sequence of games that features some key matchups for this young roster.
(10/15/21 2:54pm)
As this year’s Homecomings game looms, let’s examine the players that laid the foundation for Virginia football and contributed immensely to the success of the program. Here’s an “All-Time Virginia Offense” through an assessment of historical archives and a consideration of NFL careers, highlighting some older players who left a legacy in Charlottesville. There will be some omissions and a lack of eyewitness testimony to many of these players. I admit, I did not live through the George Welsh era and do not remember much of Al Groh. However, this is an honest attempt at paying homage to those who put the Cavaliers on the national map — as a disclaimer, this list begins after 1980 to ensure that there’s access to records and awards.
(10/06/21 10:36pm)
Fourth-year and sophomore tight end Sackett Wood Jr. followed an unorthodox path to becoming a football player at Virginia. A recipient of a scholarship in the fall in part due to his hard work in training camp, Wood defied the odds and transitioned from being a full-time student to a student-athlete and member of the Virginia football team. Rarely do walk-ons join a high-level program in their third year of school, and even fewer are put on scholarship the following year. The 6’3, 250-pound tight end surely has a story to tell after a wild journey in Charlottesville.
