Men's Basketball

Senior guard Braxton Key led Virginia with 15 points and added seven rebounds and three steals.

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No. 16 men’s basketball defeats Navy 65-56

By Caroline Lund | December 30, 2019

While the Midshipmen fought back in the second half, the Cavaliers generated enough offensive momentum late in the game to come up with a victory.

Senior forward Mamadi Diakite scored a career-high 21 points and was 9-for-11 from the free throw line.

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No. 9 men’s basketball falls to South Carolina 70-59

By Caroline Lund | December 24, 2019

The game was a poor offensive performance for the Cavaliers, who allowed 19 turnovers and failed to win back the lead in a contested second half.

Redshirt freshman center Francisco Caffaro started for the first time in his career Wednesday

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No. 9 men’s basketball downs Stony Brook 56-44

By Akhil Rekulapelli | December 22, 2019

Sophomore guard Kihei Clark was outstanding for the Cavaliers, scoring 14 points and tallying five rebounds and six assists,

Junior guard Tomas Woldetensae scored 11 points for the Cavaliers in the victory.

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No. 5 men’s basketball downs No. 7 North Carolina 56-47 in top-10 ACC contest

By Akhil Rekulapelli and Caroline Lund | December 8, 2019

No. 5 men's basketball defeated No. 7 North Carolina with its strong pack line defense, holding the Tar Heels to under 50 points.

The Cavaliers need to remain physical and disciplined on defense against the high-scoring Tar Heels.

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No. 5 Virginia vs. No. 7 North Carolina — a breakdown

By Caroline Lund | December 8, 2019

Virginia has struggled on offense all season and will need to be at the top of its game against North Carolina Sunday.

Senior forward Mamadi Diakite had his third straight game with double-digit scoring, tallying 10 points and five rebounds.

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No. 5 men’s basketball falls to Purdue 69-40

By Akhil Rekulapelli | December 7, 2019

The Cavaliers had an abysmal shooting night, shooting just 37 percent from the field, while the Boilermakers caught fire from the three-point arc.

Coach Tony Bennett has brought a defensive mindset to Virginia basketball that transcends who is on the roster.

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ABRAMENKO: Building a program that lasts

By Tobias Abramenko | December 4, 2019

Bennett looks for the same things in every player he recruits. Work hard, and show him that you can play defense.

While this year sophomore guard Kihei Clark won't have the task of guarding an NBA draft selection in guard Carsen Edwards, he will nonetheless face highly capable Purdue guards.

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No. 5 men’s basketball to face Purdue in ACC, Big Ten Challenge

By Akhil Rekulapelli | December 3, 2019

Wednesday night’s contest will be one very different from the star-studded battle last March, as both teams still look to solidify their identities heading into conference play.

Sophomore guard Kihei Clark matched a career-high with three three-pointers and also had five assists against Maine.

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No. 7 Virginia pushes past Maine 46-26

By Caroline Lund | November 29, 2019

The Cavaliers struggled offensively but were able to come away with a win thanks to a strong defensive effort.

Freshman guard Casey Morsell ignited on offense, leading Virginia with 19 points and guiding the team to victory late in the game.

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No. 7 Virginia edges Arizona State 48-45 in a highly contested game

By Caroline Lund | November 25, 2019

Virginia managed to come away with a narrow victory after Arizona State fought to upset the ranked Cavaliers.

Senior guard Braxton Key had a season-high 16 points to go along with 7 rebounds.

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No. 7 men’s basketball beats Massachusetts 58-46

By Akhil Rekulapelli | November 24, 2019

The Cavaliers (5-0, 1-0 ACC) held their fourth opponent to under 50 points.

Sophomore guard Kihei Clark was a key force on both sides of the ball against Vermont, scoring 15 points and posting three rebounds on the night.

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No. 7 Virginia survives scare and downs Vermont 61-55 at home

By Caroline Lund | November 19, 2019

No. 7 Virginia narrowly defeated Vermont Tuesday after the Catamounts put up a fight in the second half.

Senior forward Mamadi Diakite has improved in three-point shooting percentage every year.

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O’FARRELL: NCAA rule change on three-point line plays right into Virginia’s hands

By Thomas O'Farrell | November 18, 2019

Given this year's roster's strengths, weaknesses and style of play, the Cavaliers are well-suited to benefit from the farther three-point line.

Senior guard Braxton Key was stellar on the glass for the Cavaliers, grabbing nine rebounds.

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No. 9 men’s basketball defeats Columbia 60-42

By Akhil Rekulapelli | November 17, 2019

Virginia put together a strong team performance, featuring three 10-point scorers while holding Columbia to 42 points and 29 percent shooting.

Senior forward Mamadi Diakite was a key force on both sides of the ball for Virginia, recording his first career double-double on the night.

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No. 11 Virginia men’s basketball dominates James Madison 65-34 in home opener

By Caroline Lund | November 10, 2019

No. 11 men's basketball looked strong behind senior forward Mamadi Diakite, who led the team with a career-high 19 points and 13 rebounds.

Junior center Jay Huff posted a double-double for the Cavaliers, scoring 11 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.

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No. 11 men’s basketball downs Syracuse 48-34 to start the 2019-20 season

By Akhil Rekulapelli | November 7, 2019

On the shoulders of its defense, Virginia resoundingly defeated the Orange by 14 points to kick-off its national title defense.

Virginia men's basketball is back! Senior forward Mamadi Diakite and the Cavaliers are ready to defend their national title.

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Men’s basketball preview: Everything you need to know about the 2019-20 Virginia Cavaliers

By Vignesh Mulay | October 30, 2019

With the season opener approaching, let’s meet the new-look Cavaliers.

With a tough schedule featuring three top-ten opponents, Virginia looks to rely heavily not only on seasoned veterans like senior guard Braxton Key and senior forward Mamadi Diakite, but also newcomers like freshman guard Casey Morsell.

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Previewing key matchups of the 2019-20 men’s basketball season

By Akhil Rekulapelli | October 30, 2019

With three preseason top ten opponents on the docket, along with a rematch against last year’s Elite Eight foe No. 24 Purdue, the 2019-20 season is sure to be filled with both hardship and success.

The Cavaliers will need key contributions from underclassmen if they look to ascend in the rankings once the season starts.

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Men’s basketball ranked No. 11 in AP Preseason Top 25

By Akhil Rekulapelli | October 21, 2019

After losing junior guards Kyle Guy and Ty Jerome as well as sophomore forward De'Andre Hunter, Virginia faces an uphill battle after its No. 11 ranking.

Coach Tony Bennett and the men's basketball team started their title defense with a successful scrimmage that gave fans an exclusive look at the new recruits.

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Virginia basketball holds annual Blue-White Scrimmage

By Akhil Rekulapelli | October 14, 2019

The women's team kicked off the preseason basketball action at 3 p.m. and were followed by the men at 4 p.m. The event concluded with an autograph session that allowed fans to meet the players.

No. 16 men’s basketball defeats Navy 65-56

No. 9 men’s basketball falls to South Carolina 70-59

No. 9 men’s basketball downs Stony Brook 56-44

No. 5 men’s basketball downs No. 7 North Carolina 56-47 in top-10 ACC contest

No. 5 Virginia vs. No. 7 North Carolina — a breakdown

No. 5 men’s basketball falls to Purdue 69-40

ABRAMENKO: Building a program that lasts

No. 5 men’s basketball to face Purdue in ACC, Big Ten Challenge

No. 7 Virginia pushes past Maine 46-26

No. 7 Virginia edges Arizona State 48-45 in a highly contested game

No. 7 men’s basketball beats Massachusetts 58-46

No. 7 Virginia survives scare and downs Vermont 61-55 at home

O’FARRELL: NCAA rule change on three-point line plays right into Virginia’s hands

No. 9 men’s basketball defeats Columbia 60-42

No. 11 Virginia men’s basketball dominates James Madison 65-34 in home opener

No. 11 men’s basketball downs Syracuse 48-34 to start the 2019-20 season

Men’s basketball preview: Everything you need to know about the 2019-20 Virginia Cavaliers

Previewing key matchups of the 2019-20 men’s basketball season

Men’s basketball ranked No. 11 in AP Preseason Top 25

Virginia basketball holds annual Blue-White Scrimmage

Board of Visitors to address diversity initiatives with Supreme Court affirmative action ruling pending

LANFORD: All Virginians, including ex-felons, deserve voting rights

ISTVAN: Starting pitching the key for Virginia baseball in NCAA Tournament

Academic and Student Life Committee announces new software for undergraduate advising

Board of Visitors Finance Committee approves University’s $5.4 billion fiscal year budget

Board of Visitors discusses DEI initiatives, faculty political affiliations and U.Va.’s ranking

The committee on the College at Wise discusses efforts to improve retention rates

LANFORD: All Virginians, including ex-felons, deserve voting rights

Academic and Student Life Committee announces new software for undergraduate advising

Board of Visitors Finance Committee approves University’s $5.4 billion fiscal year budget

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