“On the run we’ve had, it was nice to get back, get a win and stabilize ourselves a bit as we prepare for our last home game,” Swanson said.
In a fiery, competitive atmosphere, Virginia came out on top on both the men’s and women’s sides, with the men eking out a one-point victory.
On Senior Day, the freshman forward hijacked the show.
“We’re gonna do a lot of hard stuff in November, together,” Garland said. “If they get through that, God willing, they’re going to be pretty battle-tested by the time January comes.”
“We’re going to play however long it takes,” Elliott said.
"You put me in any scenario, and I'll make sure we win.”
“For both teams to be in pressure situations there,” Odom said postgame, “invaluable experience."
These defenses may, understandably, have a tough time sleeping at night — there is plenty to fear about the four horsemen.
It is a testament to how good this Virginia defense is that the Cardinals could not get on the board in the second half.
The loss dropped the Cavaliers to seventh in the ACC.
Graduate center Brady Wilson, who missed the previous three games due to a calf injury, is returning to the starting lineup Saturday. When Wilson plays, Virginia averages 251.5 rushing yards per game. Without him, that number falls to 140.3.
Three basketball writers from The Cavalier Daily give their thoughts.
The No. 2 ranked college player in the country won another professional tournament.
“We want the stands packed. We want it loud. We want it obnoxious,” Fenwick said.
“Philosophy?” Gelnovatch said. “Play a tough schedule. It’s worked for us.”
There is only one more chance now for players to qualify for the fall season’s big finale.
“Last year wasn’t indicative of how I like to play… those kids burned out… I know that’s not gonna be us this year.”
“I’m confident in our team,” Coach Steve Swanson said. “And [I] know we are capable of raising our level.”
Recently, Staley spoke with The Cavalier Daily to share her thoughts.
“We played more aggressively and creatively in the second half which led to more goals,” Coach Ole Keusgen said.
