“Not only were we getting out [strategized] by them, but we were getting beat on technique that we should know better,” Garland said. “So I got to figure out how I get our knowledge as coaches into their brains and have them actually do it.”
Riding a 70-55 victory over Stanford and a 3-1 ACC record, Virginia saddled up for its first game against a ranked opponent Tuesday night at the KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, Ky.
Virginia wrestling kicked off the new year on the road in Chattanooga, Tenn. for the Southern Scuffle.
“People probably aren’t going to believe this, but I honestly didn’t know that was my 200th win,” Garland said. “I’m grateful more than anything."
Simmonds is the first Cavalier to be selected with a top three pick since 2010, and Simmonds and Pelá are the first pair of Virginia teammates to be selected by the same team since 2018.
“This is a great opportunity for the University of Virginia and our football program,” Athletic Director Carla Williams said.
Three beat writers from The Cavalier Daily discuss their thoughts at the digital Thanksgiving table.
“He knew exactly what I needed,” Vicente said.
“The way we reacted in the second half is not easy at this stage,” graduate midfielder Jesus de Vicente said.
"We were all blown away by Keyveon Roller,” Garland said. “He’s a perfect combination of skill and toughness."
