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Kihei Clark rode a hot start and strong defense to become the game's most important player.

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Virginia basketball bounces back from Saturday’s loss with a 64-52 win over Louisville

By Ben Anderson | January 25, 2022

The Cavaliers, led by 15 points from Kihei Clark, bounced back at home following a tough loss to NC State.

Despite winning the opening dual and a strong start, Virginia was unable to keep pace with Pittsburgh.

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Wrestling drops ACC opener to No. 18 Pittsburgh 25-10

By Aidan Baller | January 25, 2022

After a close start, Pittsburgh managed to pull away from the Cavaliers in their season-opener.

Virginia senior forward Jayden Gardner scored 13 points for the Cavaliers in the loss to NC State Saturday.

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Virginia basketball suffers a 77-63 defeat against hot-handed NC State

By William Smythe | January 24, 2022

Albeit in defeat, junior guard Armaan Franklin paced the Cavaliers with fourteen points while sophomore guard Reece Beekman showed promise once again on both sides of the ball.

The Cavaliers look to be ready for the beginning of conference action.

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Wrestling shows promise at Virginia Duals

By Aidan Baller | January 21, 2022

The Cavaliers wrestled against Chattanooga, Lock Haven, Kent State, Oklahoma and South Dakota State and finished with a combined record of 19-6.

While at Virginia, Dike registered 15 goals and nine assists in 36 games.

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Virginia soccer alum Daryl Dike to join West Bromwich Albion

By Aidan Baller | January 20, 2022

Dike will be taking his talents to England after spending time playing for Orlando City.

Virginia graduate student Quinn Miller had a big day at the Lehman Open, placing second in his weight class

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Wrestling has four Cavaliers place at the Lehman Open

By Aidan Baller | January 19, 2022

Graduate students Jarod Verkleeren and Quinn Miller led the way for Virginia, as they both placed second in their respective weight classes.

Virginia sophomore guard Reece Beekman logged another solid game defensively with five steals.

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Virginia basketball sputters late in a 63-55 loss to Wake Forest

By William Smythe | January 19, 2022

Virginia once again faltered due to offensive stagnancy for several important minutes, giving way to a 13-point Wake Forest run late in the second half.

The Cavaliers nearly pulled off the upset against the No. 24-ranked Wildcats, showing promise going into the start of ACC play.

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Wrestling defeats SIU-Edwardsville, falls to No. 24 Northwestern

By Aidan Baller | January 14, 2022

The Cavaliers started the day defeating the Cougars 34-3, but then fell to the Wildcats 18-16 in a duel that came down to the final weight class.

Junior center Francisco Caffaro played the best game of his career to lead the Cavaliers to a crucial victory over the Hokies.

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Virginia men’s basketball gets revenge in 54-52 win against Virginia Tech

By Ben Anderson | January 13, 2022

Leading scorer senior forward Jayden Gardner was uncharacteristically quiet, but junior center Francisco Caffaro stepped up with the game of his life, scoring a career-high 16 points to keep the Hokies from their first ACC victory.

Senior guard Kihei Clark led the way for the Cavaliers with 17 points and eight assists.

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Men's basketball hangs on to defeat Syracuse 74-69 in an offense-friendly contest

By William Smythe | January 4, 2022

The Cavaliers (8-5, 2-1 ACC) — who led for the majority of the game — dissected the Orange’s (7-6, 1-1 ACC) patented zone defense

The team will have many improvements to make ahead of its next ACC match-up.

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Women’s basketball falls to No. 2 NC State in ACC opener

By Taylor West | December 31, 2021

The Cavaliers fell short against the Wolfpack in their first conference game of the season.

Sophomore guard Reece Beekman scored a career-high 20 points in Virginia's loss to Clemson Wednesday night.

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Virginia basketball stalls late in 67-50 loss to Clemson

By Ben Anderson | December 31, 2021

The Cavaliers simply could not get anything going in the second half offensively, making just one field goal over a span of about 17 minutes.

Coach Tony Elliott stands with University President Jim Ryan and Athletic Director Carla Williams prior to Elliott's introductory press conference.

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People and patience make up the central focus for Coach Tony Elliott

By Ben Anderson | December 22, 2021

It was clear that Elliott wanted to continue the culture of relationships that former Coach Bronco Mendenhall had already established

Senior forward Jayden Gardner led the way for Virginia with 29 points.

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Virginia men’s basketball trounces Fairleigh Dickinson 82-49 in the Cavaliers’ last non-conference matchup

By William Smythe | December 22, 2021

The Cavaliers — playing in their last non-conference matchup before the ACC slate — benefited from their depth in a blowout victory against a winless opponent.

Coach Tony Bennett has some considerable work to do if his team is going to compete for an ACC title.

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Men’s basketball’s first trimester report card

By Harry Farley | December 20, 2021

After sputtering through their first 10 games, the Cavaliers still have yet to find their identity. There have been lots of ups and downs, and Bennett’s squad has some work to do.

This will be Elliott’s first head coaching position of his career at age 42.

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Virginia football announces Tony Elliott as new head coach

By Ben Anderson | December 10, 2021

This is Elliott's first time serving as head coach of any college football program.

Graduate student guard Amandine Toi had a stellar game for the Cavaliers against William & Mary, posting 18 points.

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Women’s basketball drops both games at the Cavalier Classic, defeats William & Mary

By Taylor West | December 5, 2021

While the Cavaliers (2-6, 0-0 ACC) have shown flashes of improvement, they have still been unable to piece together a complete game as ACC play approaches.

Mendenhall led to the Cavaliers to a 6-6 record in the 2021 regular season, bringing his overall record in Charlottesville to 36-38.

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Bronco Mendenhall stepping down as head coach of Virginia football

By Joe von Storch | December 2, 2021

Six years after being hired, there is no doubt that Mendenhall will be leaving the program in a better position than when he was first announced as the head coach.

Graduate student Jarod Verkleeren had a strong performance at the Mat Town Open, finishing as a runner-up to Lehigh freshman Max Brignola.

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Wrestling displays a strong performance in the Mat Town Open

By Aidan Baller | December 2, 2021

After a tough dual meet loss to Campbell on Nov. 20, the Cavaliers bounced back with ten place winners and four first place finishers.

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PETTYCORD: How sports have helped me get through this year — and how they can help you too

By Sarah Pettycord | December 2, 2021

Being a sports fan is one of the best things that has ever happened to me, and I wish that everyone is able to say the same about themselves one day.

Virginia basketball bounces back from Saturday’s loss with a 64-52 win over Louisville

Wrestling drops ACC opener to No. 18 Pittsburgh 25-10

Virginia basketball suffers a 77-63 defeat against hot-handed NC State

Wrestling shows promise at Virginia Duals

Virginia soccer alum Daryl Dike to join West Bromwich Albion

Wrestling has four Cavaliers place at the Lehman Open

Virginia basketball sputters late in a 63-55 loss to Wake Forest

Wrestling defeats SIU-Edwardsville, falls to No. 24 Northwestern

Virginia men’s basketball gets revenge in 54-52 win against Virginia Tech

Men's basketball hangs on to defeat Syracuse 74-69 in an offense-friendly contest

Women’s basketball falls to No. 2 NC State in ACC opener

Virginia basketball stalls late in 67-50 loss to Clemson

People and patience make up the central focus for Coach Tony Elliott

Virginia men’s basketball trounces Fairleigh Dickinson 82-49 in the Cavaliers’ last non-conference matchup

Men’s basketball’s first trimester report card

Virginia football announces Tony Elliott as new head coach

Women’s basketball drops both games at the Cavalier Classic, defeats William & Mary

Bronco Mendenhall stepping down as head coach of Virginia football

Wrestling displays a strong performance in the Mat Town Open

PETTYCORD: How sports have helped me get through this year — and how they can help you too

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