Kymora Johnson finished the game with 25 points — a far from unusual performance for her — and secured the Cavaliers’ win with eight consecutive free throw conversions and went a perfect 12-12 from the line.
What was supposed to be a weekend full of softball quickly turned into just two games thanks to mother nature. Still, the Cavaliers (7-1, 0-0 ACC) were able to advance their winning streak seven, defeating both Longwood (1-7, 0-0 BSC) and Toledo (1-7, 0-0 MAC).
On the eve of its 46th season, they are ranked by multiple polling outlets and expectations are rather high — will the Cavaliers be able to live up to these expectations?
The century-long rivalry match-up is bound to be thrilling, and Virginia has 40 minutes to play their best basketball.
After an electric double overtime win against Florida State, Virginia women’s basketball headed to its second-straight ACC road matchup in Atlanta to face Georgia Tech.
Virginia dribbled out the final seconds of the game to win 76-52, adding another double-digit win to the resume.
Virginia controlled the game from start to finish, but a monster 41-point showing by junior guard Kymora Johnson ultimately turned a commanding win into a demolition derby.
With ACC play looming, three beat writers assess Virginia’s performance and prospects for the rest of the season.
While the Cavaliers had a talented locker room, something just did not click this season.