Virginia lost to Duke in a hard-fought contest that had 15 lead changes.
It is a matchup between two of college basketball’s greatest coaches — Tony Bennett and Mike Krzyzewski. Bennett’s lethally consistent packline defense and mover-blocker offense is pitted against the winningest coach in college basketball history, with perhaps the best freshman class in college basketball history.
The Cavalier Daily Sports staff takes a look at how winter sports have performed as the season continues.
Virginia dominated Virginia Tech early and often en route to a statement win in conference play at John Paul Jones arena Tuesday night. The win placed Virginia in sole possession of first place in the ACC.
The No. 4 Virginia men's basketball team (15-0, 3-0 ACC) is set for a marquee ACC clash against in-state rival No. 9 Virginia Tech (14-1, 3-0 ACC) on Tuesday night at John Paul Jones Arena.
The Cavaliers (15-0, 3-0 ACC) never trailed the Tigers (10-6, 0-3 ACC) in each team’s third ACC game of the season.
The No. 4 Virginia men's college basketball team beat Boston College 83-56 on the road Wednesday night in an impressive offensive display.
The win over Florida State marked an 11-game winning streak in ACC openers for Virginia and was the seventh time in the last nine matchups against the Seminoles that Virginia has won.
The Cavaliers (12-0) took down the Thundering Herd (7-6) behind junior guard Kyle Guy’s career-high 30 points, handing Coach Tony Bennett his 300th career win.
Sophomore forward De’Andre Hunter finished with 18 points in Virginia's victory over William & Mary, shooting 9-10 from the free throw line, and junior guard Kyle Guy had 16 points, 11 of which came in the second half.
Whether it’s his charisma in the huddle, a no-look pass to Jack Salt for a dunk or a three-pointer to seal the deal, Ty Jerome has what it takes to get the undefeated No. 5 Virginia men's basketball team to the next level.
The Cavaliers (10-0) never trailed in the 69-52 win over the Gamecocks (4-6).
In a game that saw both teams shoot less than 30 percent, the No. 4 Virginia men’s basketball team stymied VCU’s upset bid, winning 57-49 in front of a packed crowd at John Paul Jones Arena Sunday afternoon.
With Virginia off to a blistering hot start, it’s time we recognize some of the best performers so far.
The No. 4 Cavaliers (8-0) never trailed in their 38-point win over the Bears and 13 different players on Virginia’s roster saw action on the court.
Virginia had five players in double figures, including senior center Jack Salt. Salt finished with 12 points, a career-high, along with seven rebounds.
The Cavaliers were led by sophomore forward De’Andre Hunter, who followed up two-consecutive 15 and 20-point efforts with 23 against the Flyers. The 23 points tied Hunter’s career high.
Led by sophomore forward De’Andre Hunter — who had 15 points on 5-9 shooting, while also adding nine assists and eight rebounds — Virginia cruised to a 22-point victory.
No. 4 Virginia beat Coppin State 97-40, a game in which it never trailed.
The Cavalier Daily sports staff breaks down some players to watch and keys to the game for men’s and women’s basketball.
