Gardner led the Cavaliers in scoring with 17 points, while Franklin and Clark added 12 each as the Cavaliers grabbed the lead late in the second half and never let go.
Despite finding themselves in foul trouble late, the Cavaliers used three-pointers to build a large first half lead that was never relinquished.
The Cavaliers prevailed against the in-state rival Hokies on the backs of strong performances from the backcourt players.
The Panthers used a torrid second half, clutch free-throw shooting and an overall gritty performance to stun No. 11 Virginia 68-65 and stay perfect in conference play.
An offensive explosion helped power the No. 11 Cavaliers over the Yellow Jackets and end the year on a high note.
With junior guard Reece Beekman out due to injury, the offense again was without its spark plug, but Virginia was able to win 66-46.
The Virginia men’s basketball program — having suffered through mediocrity all of last year — is returning to prominence in a big way after racing out to a 8-0 start and a No. 3 national ranking.
The No. 6 Cavaliers couldn’t overcome a slow start and poor three-point shooting in a rare loss to the No. 22 Hurricanes.
The No. 2 Cavaliers didn’t bring enough firepower on either end of the floor to deal with the No. 5 Cougars.
The clash between the No. 2 Cavaliers and the No. 5 Cougars is set to be the biggest non-conference affair the program has ever hosted.
Virginia was eager to defeat James Madison, as the in-state Dukes beat the Cavaliers 52-49 last year, earning the Dukes their first-ever win against Virginia.
Virginia men’s basketball opened their ACC campaign in winning fashion for the 15th consecutive season Saturday, toppling Florida State 62-57.
In its first true road game of the season, Virginia men’s basketball fought back from down 11 points at halftime to win a thriller at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Tuesday night.
After returning to the top-five of the AP Poll for the first time since being ranked No. 4 in the 2020 Preseason AP Poll, Virginia men’s basketball showed why it belongs among the nation’s elite Friday night in Charlottesville.
After both beating top-10 teams Friday night, No. 16 Virginia and No. 19 Illinois squared off in the championship game of the Continental Tire Main Event Sunday in Las Vegas with the Cavaliers emerging victorious 70-61 thanks to a late-game surge.
The No. 16 Cavaliers were spurred to a victory over the No. 5 Bears by four double-figure scorers, including a 26-point performance from junior guard Armaan Franklin and 17 points from junior forward Kadin Shedrick.
The No. 16 Cavaliers (2-0, 0-0 ACC) and the No. 5 Bears (3-0, 0-0 Big 12) each enter with undefeated seasons on the line, but one of the two will leave with a blemish.
Virginia used strong three-point shooting, pivotal defense in key moments and a huge second-half run to stave off the Eagles Monday night in Charlottesville.
The Virginia men’s basketball team, coming off of what many would consider a down year under Coach Tony Bennett, will look to contend in both the ACC and at the national level this year.
For the ninth time in 10 seasons, the Cavaliers have earned a top-25 preseason ranking from the Associated Press, an honor which is surely catapulted by the news that the Cavaliers will return all five starters from their rotation last season.
