Three members of the sports desk discuss potential highlights and individual stars to start 2023 for Virginia Athletics.
Despite finding themselves in foul trouble late, the Cavaliers used three-pointers to build a large first half lead that was never relinquished.
The schedule has not been kind to Virginia as of late — the bout with Notre Dame marked the Cavaliers’ third road game against a top-10 opponent since the calendar flipped to 2023.
This marks the second departure from Coach Tony Elliott’s initial staff, with offensive line coach Garrett Tujague accepting the same position at North Carolina State in December.
The Cavaliers prevailed against the in-state rival Hokies on the backs of strong performances from the backcourt players.
With the disappointment — if you can call it that — following last season’s quarterfinal exit against eventual champion Maryland, the Cavaliers have rebuilt in what may be another historic year for this lacrosse program.
The Panthers used a torrid second half, clutch free-throw shooting and an overall gritty performance to stun No. 11 Virginia 68-65 and stay perfect in conference play.
After suffering its first loss of the season in Durham Dec. 21 against Duke, Virginia bounced back at home, earning a 69-63 win over Georgia Tech Thursday.
An offensive explosion helped power the No. 11 Cavaliers over the Yellow Jackets and end the year on a high note.
With junior guard Reece Beekman out due to injury, the offense again was without its spark plug, but Virginia was able to win 66-46.
The Virginia men’s basketball program — having suffered through mediocrity all of last year — is returning to prominence in a big way after racing out to a 8-0 start and a No. 3 national ranking.
The combination of the rink demolition and COVID-19 sent the team spiraling into a rebuild.
The No. 6 Cavaliers couldn’t overcome a slow start and poor three-point shooting in a rare loss to the No. 22 Hurricanes.
With the decisive victory over the Bears, the Cavaliers improved upon their best start to a season since 1991 and kept red-hot as they head into ACC competition.
The No. 2 Cavaliers didn’t bring enough firepower on either end of the floor to deal with the No. 5 Cougars.
The clash between the No. 2 Cavaliers and the No. 5 Cougars is set to be the biggest non-conference affair the program has ever hosted.
Virginia was eager to defeat James Madison, as the in-state Dukes beat the Cavaliers 52-49 last year, earning the Dukes their first-ever win against Virginia.
Virginia men’s basketball opened their ACC campaign in winning fashion for the 15th consecutive season Saturday, toppling Florida State 62-57.
The Cavaliers remain undefeated and continued their best start to a season since 1991 with the victory while the Nittany Lions were handed their first loss of the season.
In its first true road game of the season, Virginia men’s basketball fought back from down 11 points at halftime to win a thriller at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Tuesday night.
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