Sports Columns

CANTWELL: Breaking down the landing spots for Virginia’s 2019 NBA Draft picks

By Colin Cantwell |

Three former Virginia guards, De’Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy, were chosen in the 2019 NBA Draft June 20. As the dust settles on the draft, let's break down how each ex-Cavalier fits into their new team. READ MORE

Women’s lacrosse prepares for postseason

By Connor Smith | 4/23/2019 10:24pm

The Cavaliers finished the season with a record of 12-5, going 3-4 in ACC play.

DOUGHERTY: Keys to cutting down the nets

By Alec Dougherty |

A dive into what Virginia should both change and keep doing to win its final stretch READ MORE

DOUGHERTY: After pacing Virginia’s run, supporting players must keep rolling against Oregon

By Alec Dougherty |

When most people envisioned Virginia’s road to redemption in the NCAA Tournament this season, their minds likely flashed to the team’s Big Three willing the Cavaliers to victory game after game. READ MORE

REKULAPELLI: No. 5 men’s tennis is on its way back to greatness

By Akhil Rekulapelli |

Although Virginia may not be the juggernaut it was in years past, this season is shaping up to be a big step in the right direction for Pedroso’s squad. READ MORE

DOUGHERTY: Breaking down Virginia’s first NCAA Tournament opponents

By Alec Dougherty |

Standing in Virginia’s way to getting through to the next weekend are its 16-seed opponent Friday, Gardner-Webb, and two at-large teams from Power Five conferences — No. 9 Oklahoma and No. 8 Ole Miss. READ MORE

REKULAPELLI: Tony Bennett is one of the best college basketball coaches at player development

By Akhil Rekulapelli |

Bennett has created a winning program in Charlottesville that doesn’t just contain NBA talent, but develops it. READ MORE

Three Cavaliers earn All-ACC honors

By Emma D'Arpino |

Sophomore forward De’Andre Hunter and junior guard Kyle Guy were All-ACC First Team selections, while junior guard Ty Jerome was named to the All-ACC Second Team. READ MORE

CANTWELL: Five reasons to be optimistic about women’s basketball next season

By Colin Cantwell |

Next season’s Virginia squad should fulfill the high expectations that this year’s team, who received votes in the preseason AP poll but ended up with a losing record, did not meet. READ MORE

DOUGHERTY: Inside Tony Bennett’s offensive revolution

By Alec Dougherty |

Now loaded with scoring options, Bennett has arguably his best offense ever at his fingertips. READ MORE

The week that was: A look at the standout performances

By Luke Stievater |

Even though Virginia teams excel in so many different sports, it is exciting to see individuals dominate as well. READ MORE

The week that was: A look at spring sports teams’ starts

By Luke Stievater |

As February inches closer to an end, we find ourselves welcoming something else back into our lives — the return of spring sports. READ MORE

DOUGHERTY: No “best defender” on the nation’s best defense

By Alec Dougherty |

If anything in life is certain beyond death and taxes, it may very well be that the Virginia men’s basketball team will consistently have the best scoring defense in the country. READ MORE

BEASEY: Men’s basketball’s early season risers

By Luke Beasey |

With Virginia off to a blistering hot start, it’s time we recognize some of the best performers so far. READ MORE

TOBIN: Expect big things from women’s basketball

By Ben Tobin |

If you thought the team is done climbing the ladder of success, then you are surely mistaken. READ MORE

DOUGHERTY: The Virginia secondary is a No Fly Zone

By Alec Dougherty |

Suffocating play from the back end of the defense fuels the Cavaliers’ success READ MORE

MULAY: Diagnosing Virginia volleyball’s biggest flaws

By Vignesh Mulay |

The Cavaliers may have the goal of ultimately reaching the NCAA Tournament, but winning consistently in their own conference is the first step. READ MORE