Men's Basketball

Diakite was one of five Cavaliers to score in double figures against Boston College, finishing the game with 10 points.

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Men’s basketball picks up 78-65 win against Boston College

By Caroline Lund | February 20, 2020

Virginia caught fire in the second half as senior guard Braxton Key and sophomore guard Kihei Clark led the team with 17 points each.

Austin and Laurel have shared many experiences together like Laurel's end-of-season banquet for Virginia women's soccer.

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An adorably funny student-athlete love story: Meet Austin Katstra and Laurel Ivory

By Vignesh Mulay | February 19, 2020

From meeting each other’s families within weeks of meeting each other to a surprise “I love you” barely a month into the relationship, this couple has had their fair share of twists and turns.

Junior guard Tomas Woldetensae led Virginia with 18 points and was 6-for-10 from behind the arc against North Carolina.

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Men’s basketball overpowers North Carolina 64-62 in thrilling road victory

By Caroline Lund | February 17, 2020

The game was a battle from start to finish, but outstanding performances by Woldetensae, Diakite, and Clark allowed Virginia to pull off an exciting win.

Senior forward Mamadi Diakite was instrumental for Virginia on both the offensive and defensive ends — scoring 20 points while shutting down John Mooney, Notre Dame All-ACC senior forward.

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Men’s basketball defeats Notre Dame 50-49 in overtime thriller

By Akhil Rekulapelli | February 12, 2020

The win serves as a huge boost in the Cavaliers' NCAA tournament hopes while also putting Virginia in the driver's seat for a double-bye in the ACC tournament.

Junior guard Tomas Woldetensae was a major force on Virginia's offense against Louisville, sinking seven threes and scoring 27 points in the contest.

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Men’s basketball falls to No. 5 Louisville 80-73 in tight ACC battle

By Akhil Rekulapelli and Caroline Lund | February 9, 2020

Virginia kept the game close against the No. 5 Cardinals, stealing the lead late in the second half with outstanding shooting and tight defense.

Senior guard Braxton Key put the Cavaliers on his back in the final minutes of Wednesday's contest, scoring nine points in the final 4:50.

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Men’s basketball secures 51-44 win over Clemson

By Akhil Rekulapelli | February 6, 2020

The win solidifies Virginia's fourth-place spot in the ACC heading into a tough road match-up against No. 5 Louisville Saturday.

Coach Tony Bennett's signature slow pace of play and packline defense makes this Virginia team dangerous even as underdogs.

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O’FARRELL and ZAMOFF: Virginia basketball should have top teams on upset alert

By Zach Zamoff and Thomas O'Farrell | February 4, 2020

If Virginia does return to the NCAA Tournament, the Cavaliers will be a team no top seed will want to face.

Kobe Bryant will be inducted posthumously into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the 2020 class.

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Virginia basketball remembers Kobe Bryant

By Muhammad Amjad | February 3, 2020

The world was stunned Jan. 26 as news outlets reported the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant and seven other passengers resulting from a helicopter crash in Los Angeles, Cali.

Senior guard Braxton Key recorded 13 points in addition to a game-high nine rebounds.

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Men’s basketball pulls off upset against No. 5 Florida State 61-56

By Caroline Lund | January 28, 2020

Virginia rallied behind an impressive second-half performance and was able to pull off the upset in the final minutes of the game with the help of leading scorers Mamadi Diakite and Kihei Clark.

Junior guard Tomas Woldetensae was outstanding from deep against Wake Forest, scoring 21 points off of seven threes.

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Men’s basketball downs Wake Forest 65-63 in overtime

By Akhil Rekulapelli | January 27, 2020

The Cavaliers come away with a crucial ACC win before a highly-anticipated home showdown against No. 5 Florida State.

With six losses already this season, Tony Bennett and the Cavaliers are at risk of missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013.

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STIEVATER: Missing March Madness is a very real possibility

By Luke Stievater | January 22, 2020

Since the start of the 21st century, there have been 20 NCAA men’s basketball champions. Of those 20, only four have failed to make the NCAA Tournament the year after winning it.

Sophomore guard Kihei Clark had a solid night on the stat-sheet, posting 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists, but it wasn't enough for Virginia to come away with the victory.

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Men’s basketball falls to NC State 53-51 in a nailbiter

By Akhil Rekulapelli | January 21, 2020

The Cavaliers fall to the Wolfpack in a match-up that featured the ACC's best scoring defense versus its second-best scoring offense.

Junior guard Tomas Woldetensae matched a season-high with three three-pointers.

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Men’s basketball defeats Georgia Tech 63-58 on the road

By Caroline Lund | January 20, 2020

Jay Huff's big performance, including 17 points and six blocks, led Virginia to victory against Georgia Tech Saturday night.

Senior forward Mamadi Diakite had 16 points for Virginia, but it wasn't enough to will the Cavaliers to victory.

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Men’s basketball fell to No. 9 Florida State 54-50

By Akhil Rekulapelli | January 16, 2020

Virginia showed immense fight in this game — coming off of two losses to unranked opponents — but made numerous mistakes, preventing them from leaving Tallahassee with the win.

Freshman guard Casey Morsell's ability to get to the rim could boost Virginia's offense in 2020.

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Basketball midseason roundtable — the most pressing questions

By CD Sports Staff | January 16, 2020

Both the Virginia women’s basketball team and the Virginia men’s basketball team have had mixed starts to the season.

The last time sophomore guard Kihei Clark faced Florida State, he had one of his best offensive games of the 2018-19 campaign, posting nine points and four rebounds.

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Preview of men’s basketball at No. 9 Florida State

By Akhil Rekulapelli | January 15, 2020

Although the Cavaliers find themselves unranked for the first time since 2017 and facing a top-10 ACC foe, this game is sure to be an exciting one for both teams.

Junior forward Jay Huff recorded a double-double in the game, leading the team with 16 points and snagging 10 rebounds.

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No. 18 Virginia falls to Syracuse 63-55 in overtime

By Caroline Lund | January 12, 2020

Syracuse ignited in overtime to upset No. 18 Virginia, giving the Cavaliers their second-straight loss this week.

Sophomore guard Kody Stattmann was one of the few bright spots for the Cavaliers, scoring a career-high 11 points.

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No. 18 men’s basketball upset by Boston College 60-53

By Akhil Rekulapelli | January 9, 2020

The Cavaliers had just four players score against the Eagles, as they continue to search for answers to the offensive inefficiencies that have plagued them.

Senior guard Braxton Key finished the game with a double-double, posting 18 points and 10 rebounds.

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No. 19 men’s basketball downs Virginia Tech 65-39

By Akhil Rekulapelli | January 8, 2020

The Cavaliers held the Hokies to less than 40 points for the first time since 1967, forcing 13 turnovers in the process.

Junior transfer guard Tomas Woldetensae figures to be a big part of Virginia's needed improvement in perimeter shooting.

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Tomas Woldetensae off the court: Artist, chef and Instagram enthusiast

By Hannah Young | January 1, 2020

“I love Instagram,” Woldetensae said. “You’ll notice most players only post pictures of them playing basketball — it’s their life. For me, basketball is only one part of my life.”

Men’s basketball picks up 78-65 win against Boston College

An adorably funny student-athlete love story: Meet Austin Katstra and Laurel Ivory

Men’s basketball overpowers North Carolina 64-62 in thrilling road victory

Men’s basketball defeats Notre Dame 50-49 in overtime thriller

Men’s basketball falls to No. 5 Louisville 80-73 in tight ACC battle

Men’s basketball secures 51-44 win over Clemson

O’FARRELL and ZAMOFF: Virginia basketball should have top teams on upset alert

Virginia basketball remembers Kobe Bryant

Men’s basketball pulls off upset against No. 5 Florida State 61-56

Men’s basketball downs Wake Forest 65-63 in overtime

STIEVATER: Missing March Madness is a very real possibility

Men’s basketball falls to NC State 53-51 in a nailbiter

Men’s basketball defeats Georgia Tech 63-58 on the road

Men’s basketball fell to No. 9 Florida State 54-50

Basketball midseason roundtable — the most pressing questions

Preview of men’s basketball at No. 9 Florida State

No. 18 Virginia falls to Syracuse 63-55 in overtime

No. 18 men’s basketball upset by Boston College 60-53

No. 19 men’s basketball downs Virginia Tech 65-39

Tomas Woldetensae off the court: Artist, chef and Instagram enthusiast

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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