Men's Basketball

The Cavaliers put together an incredibly impressive weekend, pulling off two wins against top-20 opponents.

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Men’s basketball wins Continental Tire Main Event, downs No. 19 Illinois 70-61

By Harry Farley | November 21, 2022

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.

Junior guard Armaan Franklin continued his hot start to the season with an impressive 26-point performance Friday night.

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No. 16 men’s basketball takes down No. 5 Baylor in the Continental Tire Challenge

By Ben Istvan | November 20, 2022

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.

Junior guard Reece Beekman and the Cavalier defense will have their hands full against a high-powered Baylor offense.

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No. 16 men’s basketball ready for Continental Tire Challenge against No. 5 Baylor

By Ben Istvan | November 18, 2022

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.

Senior guard Armaan Franklin led the Cavaliers Monday night with 21 points which included four three-pointers.

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Men’s basketball battles to a win in its first game of the season

By Harry Farley | November 9, 2022

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 Cavaliers look to prove themselves as contenders early on in the season.

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Previewing the Virginia men’s basketball schedule

By Harry Farley | November 4, 2022

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.

Featuring the lineup of returning players for the Cavaliers will be graduate student forward Jayden Gardner.

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Previewing the Virginia men’s basketball roster

By Ben Istvan | October 30, 2022

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.

Sophomore guard Reece Beekman had an excellent season, leading the country in assist-to-turnover ratio.

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Reece Beekman has NBA talent — the question is how he will get to the next level

By Sam Liss | April 28, 2022

Entering his junior season, Beekman is willing to once again excel as a silent assassin alongside Clark, but Bennett must decide if it is time to encourage the Milwaukee native to be a little louder — the Cavaliers’ season and Beekman’s NBA future might depend on it.

Despite working their way back into the lead after trailing at halftime, the Cavaliers ultimately fell short against the Bonnies in the closing seconds.

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Virginia’s season ends with a 52-51 loss against St. Bonaventure

By William Smythe | March 23, 2022

With an opportunity to reach the final four of the NIT, the Cavaliers had their hopes dashed by the Bonnies in the final seconds of Tuesday's match-up.

Junior guard Armaan Franklin was spectacular Sunday, at one point scoring 17 points in a row with no Virginia player interrupting him.

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Virginia basketball grinds its way to a 71-69 road victory over North Texas

By Ben Anderson | March 21, 2022

Despite a lengthy scoring drought to end regulation, the Cavaliers were able to survive a road trip behind the strong shooting of junior guard Armaan Franklin.

For the first time since 2013, Virginia faithful will not be able to root for their Cavaliers in the NCAA Tournament.

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LOTHROP: Why Virginia basketball missed the NCAA Tournament

By Connor Lothrop | March 21, 2022

The bottom has fallen out this season. The once-mighty Cavaliers are now merely an average program for a power conference.

Senior forward Jayden Gardner and sophomore guard Reece Beekman were the stars of the show, combining for half of Virginia's points.

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Virginia survives its first NIT game against Mississippi State 60-57

By William Smythe | March 17, 2022

Despite a late scare from the Bulldogs, the Cavaliers live to see another day and extend their season at least one more game.

Virginia had an up-and-down final portion of the season, ultimately coming up short in the ACC Tournament.

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Men’s basketball’s third trimester report card

By Harry Farley | March 15, 2022

The regular season and ACC Tournament may not have ended how Virginia would have liked, but the Cavaliers have a chance to end on a high note in the NIT.

Defending the dynamic Mississippi State offense will be a priority for players in the backcourt for the Cavaliers.

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Previewing Virginia Men’s Basketball and the National Invitational Tournament

By William Smythe | March 15, 2022

After missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013, the Cavaliers have accepted their bid to partake in the National Invitational Tournament.

Senior guard Kihei Clark and the Cavaliers could never get in a rhythm offensively in a frustrating end to the ACC Tournament.

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Virginia basketball is completely shut down by North Carolina in a 63-43 loss

By Ben Anderson | March 11, 2022

The Cavaliers were never truly able to get anything going offensively, falling behind early and never catching up to the Tar Heels to seal their ACC Tournament demise.

Senior forward Jayden Gardner led Virginia with 17 points and hit the last two free throws to ice the game away.

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Virginia basketball grinds its way to a hard-fought 51-50 victory over Louisville

By Ben Anderson | March 10, 2022

The Cavaliers relied on a strong defensive performance to win a slugfest of a game against the Cardinals.

Senior forward Jayden Gardner's 21 points were not enough for the Cavaliers to pull out a victory.

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Virginia basketball falls in heartbreaking fashion on senior day to Florida State 64-63

By Ben Anderson | February 27, 2022

The Cavaliers led by as many as 11 in the second half, but a furious comeback by the Seminoles negated any opportunity for Virginia to bounce back from the loss against Duke on Wednesday.

Senior guard Kihei Clark scored a game-high 25 points in what could be his last Duke home game.

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Virginia basketball succumbs in hard-fought loss to Duke 65-61

By Ben Anderson | February 25, 2022

After leading by as many as five in the first half, the size and speed of the Blue Devils was simply too much to overcome, even in front of what was by far the best home crowd Virginia has seen all season.

Sophomore guard Reece Beekman stunned Duke with a last-second three-pointer in the first matchup between the two teams.

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Virginia basketball set to take on Duke in a primetime rematch on Wednesday

By Ben Anderson | February 23, 2022

After a strong 74-71 road win against Miami on Saturday, Virginia basketball will look to recreate its best moment of the season, as No. 7 Duke comes to John Paul Jones arena Wednesday evening.

Senior forward Jayden Gardner led all scorers in the game with 23 points.

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Virginia basketball’s tournament hopes stay alive with crucial 74-71 victory against Miami

By William Smythe | February 20, 2022

Despite being down as many as 10 points in the second half, the Cavaliers came back to grab an important road victory to keep pace in the ACC standings.

Senior forward Jayden Gardner's 17 points and 14 rebounds simply were not enough for the Cavaliers to gut out a win.

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Virginia basketball falls in rematch to Virginia Tech 62-53

By Ben Anderson | February 15, 2022

Despite good performances from Virginia's front court, the lack of perimeter shooting was ultimately the demise of the Cavaliers in the rivalry game.

Men’s basketball wins Continental Tire Main Event, downs No. 19 Illinois 70-61

No. 16 men’s basketball takes down No. 5 Baylor in the Continental Tire Challenge

No. 16 men’s basketball ready for Continental Tire Challenge against No. 5 Baylor

Men’s basketball battles to a win in its first game of the season

Previewing the Virginia men’s basketball schedule

Previewing the Virginia men’s basketball roster

Reece Beekman has NBA talent — the question is how he will get to the next level

Virginia’s season ends with a 52-51 loss against St. Bonaventure

Virginia basketball grinds its way to a 71-69 road victory over North Texas

LOTHROP: Why Virginia basketball missed the NCAA Tournament

Virginia survives its first NIT game against Mississippi State 60-57

Men’s basketball’s third trimester report card

Previewing Virginia Men’s Basketball and the National Invitational Tournament

Virginia basketball is completely shut down by North Carolina in a 63-43 loss

Virginia basketball grinds its way to a hard-fought 51-50 victory over Louisville

Virginia basketball falls in heartbreaking fashion on senior day to Florida State 64-63

Virginia basketball succumbs in hard-fought loss to Duke 65-61

Virginia basketball set to take on Duke in a primetime rematch on Wednesday

Virginia basketball’s tournament hopes stay alive with crucial 74-71 victory against Miami

Virginia basketball falls in rematch to Virginia Tech 62-53

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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