Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton has re-energized a Cavalier program that looks to take another big step forward next season.

Busy off-season builds excitement for rejuvenated women’s basketball program

By Corbin Lathrop | April 27, 2023

The Cavaliers have made moves in an effort to establish themselves toward the top of the conference for the coming years.

Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton has the Cavaliers on an upward trajectory, finishing with a winning record in conference play for the first time since 2016-17.

The comeback of Virginia women’s basketball

By Caroline Connor | February 23, 2023

Senior guard Taylor Valladay led the way for the Cavaliers, scoring 22 points including 10 in the third quarter.

Women’s basketball snaps losing skid with win over No. 22 NC State

By Corbin Lathrop | February 14, 2023

Graduate student guard McKenna Dale was a rebound away from a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing nine boards.

Women’s basketball drops fifth in a row to North Carolina

By Corbin Lathrop | February 4, 2023

The road ahead doesn't get any easier as the Cavaliers will face No. 15 North Carolina Thursday.

Women’s basketball drops Commonwealth Clash matchup, continues to plunge in ACC play

By Stephen O'Dea | January 31, 2023

Virginia looks to rebound from a difficult stretch with another away conference matchup Thursday versus Syracuse

Women’s basketball falls to No. 7 Notre Dame

By Corbin Lathrop | January 25, 2023

Virginia women’s basketball bounces back in victory over Georgia Tech

By Corbin Lathrop | January 11, 2023

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.

Senior forward Camryn Taylor notched 15 points for the Cavaliers and was one of three players to score in double figures.

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Virginia women's basketball dominates Morgan State 84-28

By Corbin Lathrop | December 24, 2022

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.

Junior guard Mir McLean led the Cavaliers Wednesday night with a career-high 24 points to go along with 13 rebounds.

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Women’s basketball cruises to 89-68 win over Penn State

By Corbin Lathrop | December 3, 2022

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.

Graduate student forward Sam Brunelle continued her hot start to her time in Charlottesville, combining for 32 points over the weekend.

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Women’s basketball stretches record to 8-0 and takes Cavalier Classic crown over the weekend

By Stephen O'Dea | November 30, 2022

The wins leave Virginia with a perfect 8-0 record, the first time that the Cavaliers have reached that mark since the 1992-93 season

Graduate student forward Sam Brunelle transferred to Virginia with the hopes of building a successful program under new Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton.

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Sam Brunelle’s unorthodox return to Virginia comes at the dawn of a new era

By Jacob Tisdale | November 10, 2022

“I’m lucky to be able to go home. Before it was 10 hours [away]. Now I’ve got my support system here in the backyard basically.”

Senior forward Camryn Taylor starred for the Cavaliers Monday night, leading the team in scoring with 22 points.

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Virginia women’s basketball defeats George Washington in season opener 85-59

By Corbin Lathrop | November 9, 2022

The Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton era started off with a bang Monday evening inside John Paul Jones Arena as the Virginia women’s basketball team soared to an 85-59 win over George Washington.

With several new faces and a plethora of returning talent, the Cavaliers look to make strides forward in their first season under new Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton

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Virginia women’s basketball prepares for first season under leadership of Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton

By Corbin Lathrop | November 3, 2022

Virginia fans should hope to see the implementation of a new vision for the program and hopefully some significant steps in the right direction on the court.

Along with a National Championship for the Virginia women's swimming and diving team, softball has shown signs of progress.

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ROUNDTABLE: CD Sports Staff on Virginia women’s sports making a leap forward

By CD Sports Staff | April 17, 2022

In the midst of the spring season, there are plenty of reasons for optimism about various women’s sports.

Agugua-Hamilton hopes to revive a program that has struggled in recent years.

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Amaka Agugua-Hamilton hired as new head coach of women’s basketball

By Taylor West | March 21, 2022

In her three years as coach of Missouri State, her teams went an impressive 73-14 in overall play while going 46-6 in the Missouri Valley conference.

Thompson concluded her time with the Cavaliers with a 61-53 loss to Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament Wednesday.

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Tina Thompson terminated as head coach of women’s basketball team

By Joe von Storch | March 3, 2022

Athletic Director Carla Williams revealed that the remainder of Thompson’s contract — one with a year still remaining — will be terminated.

The Cavaliers celebrate after earning their first ACC win of the season.

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Women’s basketball triumphs 67-54 over Duke

By Madelyn Lawlor | February 19, 2022

The Cavaliers controlled the game and were able to outlast the Blue Devils for their first conference win of the season.

The Cavaliers are still in search of their first win in conference play.

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Virginia unable to complete comeback against Wake Forest in 68-53 loss

By Taylor West | February 15, 2022

It was the fourth quarter that ultimately doomed the Cavaliers Sunday afternoon. They have struggled with consistency all year, largely leading to their 0-13 record in ACC play.

Now the head coach for the South Carolina women's basketball team, Dawn Staley is regarded as one of the best female athletes to ever come through Virginia.

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The legacy of basketball legend Dawn Staley

By Joe von Storch | February 10, 2022

Despite having to overcome countless obstacles as a Black woman in her profession, Staley has reached the mountain top through her successes as a player, coach and mentor.

Having not won a game since December, the women's basketball team will have opportunities to get back on track in the home stretch of the regular season.

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Women’s basketball falls to Florida State 62-37

By Taylor West | February 2, 2022

Having fallen to a 3-15 record following a loss to the Seminoles, the Cavaliers will look to rebound in their next match-up.

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Busy off-season builds excitement for rejuvenated women’s basketball program

The comeback of Virginia women’s basketball

Women’s basketball snaps losing skid with win over No. 22 NC State

Women’s basketball drops fifth in a row to North Carolina

Women’s basketball drops Commonwealth Clash matchup, continues to plunge in ACC play

Women’s basketball falls to No. 7 Notre Dame

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Virginia women’s basketball bounces back in victory over Georgia Tech

Virginia women's basketball dominates Morgan State 84-28

Women’s basketball cruises to 89-68 win over Penn State

Women’s basketball stretches record to 8-0 and takes Cavalier Classic crown over the weekend

Sam Brunelle’s unorthodox return to Virginia comes at the dawn of a new era

Virginia women’s basketball defeats George Washington in season opener 85-59

Virginia women’s basketball prepares for first season under leadership of Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton

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Tina Thompson terminated as head coach of women’s basketball team

Women’s basketball triumphs 67-54 over Duke

Virginia unable to complete comeback against Wake Forest in 68-53 loss

The legacy of basketball legend Dawn Staley

Women’s basketball falls to Florida State 62-37

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