Women's Basketball

With Coach Tina Thompson entering her third season with the team and the prospect of five new recruits and two transfer players, the Cavaliers hope to rewrite the narrative and prove that they can be a successful program.

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Women’s basketball preview: Everything you need to know about the 2020-21 Virginia Cavaliers

By Maggie Rutherford | November 19, 2020

With Coach Tina Thompson entering her third season with the team and the prospect of five new recruits and two transfer players, the Cavaliers hope to rewrite the narrative and prove that they can be a successful program.

Former Virginia guard Jocelyn Willoughby left Virginia as one of the most highly decorated women’s basketball players in recent program history.

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Former women’s basketball standout Jocelyn Willoughby makes impact as WNBA rookie

By Rachel Lisner | November 4, 2020

In her first season in the WNBA, she has already begun making a name for herself through actions both on and off the court.

Women's basketball will have a significant vacuum of leadership and scoring that will require young players to step up.

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Previewing next year's Virginia women’s basketball team

By Alex Maniatis | April 22, 2020

Virginia must prepare for next season’s newer and younger core of players to take the court.

Willoughby is the first Cavalier to be drafted into the WNBA since Monica Wright was taken second overall in the 2010 draft.

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Former Virginia guard Jocelyn Willoughby drafted 10th overall by WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, traded to New York Liberty

By Muhammad Amjad | April 17, 2020

Willoughby was a four-year starter at Virginia from 2016 to 2020 and averaged 13.2 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game and 1.35 steals per game during her career.

Willoughby led both her team and the entire ACC in scoring with an average of 19.2 points per game.

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Jocelyn Willoughby earns spot on the 2019-20 Academic All-America third team

By Vignesh Mulay | March 12, 2020

Senior guard Jocelyn Willoughby was named to the Academic All-America Division I women's basketball third team, the College Sports Information Directors of America announced Monday.

The honor is just another recognition of Willoughby’s athletic and academic success.

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Women’s basketball senior guard Jocelyn Willoughby named ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year

By Vignesh Mulay | March 6, 2020

The award is given to the top junior or senior women’s basketball student-athlete in the ACC.

Virginia bounced back from their previous loss against Virginia Tech earlier this season.

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Women’s basketball splits weekend road trip

By Alex Maniatis and Muhammad Amjad | February 26, 2020

Senior guards Dominique Toussaint and Jocelyn Willoughby had particularly impressive performances this weekend.

Willoughby leads the ACC in scoring with 19.6 points per game this season.

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Jocelyn Willoughby embodies everything it means to be a student-athlete at Virginia

By Alex Maniatis and Muhammad Amjad | February 20, 2020

Looking into the future, the Virginia legend plans to temporarily stop working on her Master’s degree in pursuit of a professional basketball career.

Virginia took control of the second half as it rallied to overcome a 22-point Miami lead.

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Women’s basketball topples Miami 69-64 in miraculous comeback

By Alex Maniatis | February 17, 2020

Virginia erased a 22-point deficit with standout performances by senior guards Willoughby and Toussaint.

The Cavaliers were unable to overcome the Seminoles' rebounding skills Saturday.

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Women’s basketball splits weekend matchups against Clemson and No. 17 Florida State

By Muhammad Amjad | February 11, 2020

The Cavaliers were victorious Thursday against Clemson but fell Saturday to No. 17 Florida State. Notable performances came from freshmen guards Carole Miller and Shemera Williams, as well as senior guard Jocelyn Willoughby.

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Virginia basketball remembers Kobe Bryant

By Muhammad Amjad | February 3, 2020

The world was stunned Jan. 26 as news outlets reported the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant and seven other passengers resulting from a helicopter crash in Los Angeles, Cali.

Senior guard Dominique Toussaint scored 16 points with six rebounds in the Cavaliers' loss to North Carolina Sunday.

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Virginia loses on the road to North Carolina after a slow first half

By Alex Maniatis | February 2, 2020

Despite an explosive second half performance, Virginia was unable to mount a successful comeback.

Freshman guard Shemera Williams recorded a season-high 20 points against Louisville, all falling in the second half of the game.

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Women’s basketball beats Notre Dame after losing to No. 5 Louisville

By Alex Maniatis and Muhammad Amjad | January 27, 2020

Virginia faced off against two ACC rivals this weekend, Louisville and Notre Dame.

Cavalier star senior guard Jocelyn Willoughby had 17 points and six rebounds, but it wasn't enough to down the Hokies.

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Women’s basketball falls 69-61 to Virginia Tech at home

By Muhammad Amjad | January 21, 2020

The Cavaliers and Hokies traded blows for the entirety of the game before the Hokies were able to shut out the Cavaliers and cap off the game on a 14-6 run.

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Women’s basketball falls to Wake Forest, 62-56

By Muhammad Amjad | January 19, 2020

The Cavaliers’ poor shooting on three pointers and free throws allowed the Demon Deacons to hold off Virginia in a game that went down to the wire.

Freshman guard Casey Morsell's ability to get to the rim could boost Virginia's offense in 2020.

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Basketball midseason roundtable — the most pressing questions

By CD Sports Staff | January 16, 2020

Both the Virginia women’s basketball team and the Virginia men’s basketball team have had mixed starts to the season.

Jocelyn Willoughby led the Cavaliers with 23 points against Boston College.

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Hot shooting night drives women’s basketball past Boston College 69-52

By Muhammad Amjad | January 13, 2020

Virginia women’s basketball won consecutive games for just the second time all season in a convincing win Sunday afternoon.

Senior guard Jocelyn Willoughby led Virginia with 24 points while remaining perfect at the free throw line.

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Women’s basketball snaps four-game losing streak with victory over Duke

By Alex Maniatis | January 12, 2020

Virginia battled with Duke throughout the game, but the Cavaliers were able to come away with a narrow win late in the fourth quarter.

Senior guard Dominique Toussaint was outstanding against UCLA, tallying 16 points on 75 percent shooting.

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Women’s basketball splits contests at Cavalier Classic

By Alex Maniatis and Muhammad Amjad | December 3, 2019

Virginia women’s basketball hosted three teams — James Madison, UCLA, and Central Florida — over the weekend for the annual Cavalier Classic.

Freshman guard Kylie Kornegay-Lucas led all scorers with her career-high 31 points.

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Virginia claims overtime victory 56-53 against Old Dominion

By Alex Maniatis | November 26, 2019

The Cavaliers (3-3, 0-0 ACC) relied on a breakthrough performance by freshman guard Kylie-Kornegay to battle back against the Monarchs (3-1, 0-0 ODAC).

Women’s basketball preview: Everything you need to know about the 2020-21 Virginia Cavaliers

Former women’s basketball standout Jocelyn Willoughby makes impact as WNBA rookie

Previewing next year's Virginia women’s basketball team

Former Virginia guard Jocelyn Willoughby drafted 10th overall by WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, traded to New York Liberty

Jocelyn Willoughby earns spot on the 2019-20 Academic All-America third team

Women’s basketball senior guard Jocelyn Willoughby named ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Women’s basketball splits weekend road trip

Jocelyn Willoughby embodies everything it means to be a student-athlete at Virginia

Women’s basketball topples Miami 69-64 in miraculous comeback

Women’s basketball splits weekend matchups against Clemson and No. 17 Florida State

Virginia basketball remembers Kobe Bryant

Virginia loses on the road to North Carolina after a slow first half

Women’s basketball beats Notre Dame after losing to No. 5 Louisville

Women’s basketball falls 69-61 to Virginia Tech at home

Women’s basketball falls to Wake Forest, 62-56

Basketball midseason roundtable — the most pressing questions

Hot shooting night drives women’s basketball past Boston College 69-52

Women’s basketball snaps four-game losing streak with victory over Duke

Women’s basketball splits contests at Cavalier Classic

Virginia claims overtime victory 56-53 against Old Dominion

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