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Cavaliers defeat Seminoles without Harris, win ACC opener

By Zack Bartee | January 4, 2014

The Virginia men’s basketball won its sixth consecutive ACC season opener Saturday against Florida State, defeating the Seminoles 62-50 in Tallahassee and rebounding from its second-most lopsided defeat ever under coach Tony Bennett. The Cavaliers ended a 17-game losing streak in the state of Florida, notching their first victory in the state since a 69-66 win against the Seminoles Feb. 17, 2001.

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Volunteers outgun Cavaliers, 87-52

By Zack Bartee | December 30, 2013

When Tennessee senior guard Antonio Barton hit a half-court 3-pointer as time expired in the first half, it epitomized the Virginia men’s basketball team’s night. The Volunteers shot the lights out Monday in Knoxville, trouncing the Cavaliers 87-52 and dealing the team its worst defeat since falling to No. 11 Washington 106-63 Nov. 22, 2010.

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Men's basketball defeats Norfolk State, wins second straight

By Zack Bartee | December 25, 2013

For the second time in as many games, sophomore guard Justin Anderson led the Virginia men’s basketball team to victory, recording a game-high 14 points and eight rebounds against Norfolk State. The Cavaliers never trailed in their 66-56 win against the Spartans, and enter their short holiday break on a two-game winning streak.

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Ocean-throwing blues

By Fritz Metzinger | December 4, 2013

To say Virginia failed to “throw it in the ocean” in a deflating 48-38 home defeat to No. 8 Wisconsin Wednesday night might represent a gross understatement.

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Badgers outlast Cavaliers, 48-38

By Michael Eilbacher | December 4, 2013

With two and a half minutes to go in Virginia’s Wednesday night game against No. 8 Wisconsin, the Cavaliers picked up a rebound and brought the ball down the court looking to start something – anything, really.

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Bennett faces former mentor Ryan

By Michael Eilbacher | December 3, 2013

When No. 8 Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan steps on the court at John Paul Jones Arena Wednesday, he will be looking to best Virginia coach Tony Bennett for his 300th win with the Badgers. But over a decade ago, the two shared the court a different time, when Bennett coached on Ryan’s staff for his very first win.

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Blue collar blowout

By Daniel Weltz | November 23, 2013

For the first time all season, the Cavaliers harnessed their enviable depth during a clinical display of selfless team play.

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Balanced Cavaliers look to douse Flames

By Alix Glynn | November 20, 2013

After consecutive victories against Davidson and Navy, the Virginia men’s basketball team is working to regain its stride after suffering its first loss last week at the hands of No. 12 Virginia Commonwealth. The Cavaliers seek to continue that stride when they face Liberty at John Paul Jones Arena Saturday at 4 p.m. in the first round of the Corpus Christi Challenge.

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Brick house

By Zack Bartee | November 20, 2013

The Virginia men’s basketball team cruised to a 67-42 victory against Navy Tuesday night. All 15 active players saw playing time and four scored in double figures. Virginia fans should be pleased with the team’s performance. Or should they?

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Cavaliers sail past Midshipmen, 67-42

By Michael Eilbacher | November 19, 2013

Just a minute and a half into the Virginia men’s basketball team’s game against Navy, Midshipmen sophomore center Will Kelly hit a jumper to tie the game at 2-2. Just over a minute later, Virginia sophomore center Mike Tobey hit a baseline jumper off a slick pass from senior guard Joe Harris to break the tie, and the Cavaliers would never look back.

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Technical foul

By Zack Bartee | November 13, 2013

It was supposed to be a clash of in-state powerhouses, with the result decided by the team that dictated the pace. Instead, the referees took center stage Tuesday night.

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