Women’s basketball falls to Florida State 62-37
By Taylor West | February 2, 2022Having fallen to a 3-15 record following a loss to the Seminoles, the Cavaliers will look to rebound in their next match-up.
Having fallen to a 3-15 record following a loss to the Seminoles, the Cavaliers will look to rebound in their next match-up.
At the end of the game, Thompson led the team in an hour and a half long “honest conversation” about the team’s goals moving forward in the rest of the season.
Despite some positive moments, the Cavaliers have struggled to find consistency against conference rivals this season.
The Cavaliers fell short against the Wolfpack in their first conference game of the season.
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.
Coming off of a challenging year that was cut short due to COVID-19, the Cavaliers will look to get back on track this season.
All five players off the bench scored points, but the Cavaliers couldn't pull off the win.
Tuesday's game against the Dukes will showcase a new team of Cavaliers who are looking to rebound from last season's woes
After Virginia’s loss to Florida State Dec. 13 — which ended up being the team’s last game of the season — six straight games were postponed, including matchups with Virginia Tech, Louisville, Syracuse, Wake Forest, NC State and Georgia Tech.
Let's break down five ways Virginia can get its year back on track and hopefully secure its first win of the season.
After a solid start, the Cavaliers fell behind and a late game comeback was not enough to beat the Dukes.
East Carolina graduate student guard Justice Gee made a game-winning three-pointer with seven seconds left in regulation.
Virginia entered the match young and inexperienced, with four of the five starters in only their sophomore year.
The event featured Coach Tina Thompson and sophomore guards Amandine Toi and Carole Miller.
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.
In her first season in the WNBA, she has already begun making a name for herself through actions both on and off the court.
Virginia must prepare for next season’s newer and younger core of players to take the court.
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.
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 award is given to the top junior or senior women’s basketball student-athlete in the ACC.