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Sampson mini-documentary on ACC Network tonight at 7
The great Ralph Sampson will be featured tonight as part of the ACC LEGENDS series on the ACC Network.
Virginia to host Mississippi State in NIT on Wednesday
Virginia will host Mississippi State in the opening round of the NIT on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Virginia doesn’t survive a second night of no offensive firepower
On Thursday night, in a quarterfinal matchup against North Carolina, the Cavaliers’ offense was ice cold and the defense didn’t live up to its reputation in a 63-43 blowout loss that likely knocked UVA out of consideration for an NCAA bid.
Poor shooting hurts Cavaliers in 63-43 loss to UNC in ACC quarterfinals
It was a long night for Virginia fans Thursday, as they saw their beloved Cavaliers struggle mightily on the offensive end and North Carolina rolled to a 63-43 win in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals in Brooklyn, in a game that was never really close.
Virginia must contain Bacot in tonight’s rematch with Tar Heels in ACC quarterfinals
Tony Bennett was asked in his postgame interviews Wednesday night, what has changed with his team since Jan. 8.
Podcast: Can Virginia pull the upset of UNC?
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham for a discussion of Virginia’s 51-50 win over Louisville in the second round of the 2022 ACC Tournament, a look ahead to tonight’s game with #3 seed UNC, and a little UVA football at the end.
Offense your cup of tea? Don’t tell that to defensive-minded, first-to-50 Virginia
Virginia’s DNA is composed of smothering defense, a natural genetic trait with Tony Bennett’s roots linked to his father’s creation of the “Pack Line” defense. The Bennett’s are disciples of defense-first.
Virginia hangs on in a tight one over Louisville, 51-50, to advance to ACC quarterfinals
Virginia overcame a sloppy start and hung on late for a hard-fought, 51-50 win over a scrappy Louisville squad Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinal round of the ACC Tournament in Brooklyn.
Virginia will face newly inspired Louisville team in tonight’s ACC Tournament
When Virginia last faced Louisville five days ago, the Cardinals were a team that had lost its spirit according to interim head coach Mike Pegues. The No. 6 seed Cavaliers may face a reinspired Louisville team in tonight’s second round of the ACC Tournament.
Spirit of ’76: Wally Walker and that first UVA ACC Tournament title
It’s been 46 years, but Virginia Basketball fans still hold fond memories of the 1976 ACC Tournament. Tournament MVP Wally Walker joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to reminisce.
Gardner: It’s a crime Beekman wasn’t chosen ACC Defensive POY
A crime was committed Monday by the panel that overlooked Virginia guard Reece Beekman for ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
ACC unveils 2021-22 Men’s Basketball Awards
Wake Forest graduate guard Alondes Williams has been chosen as the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year and Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes is the ACC Coach of the Year.
Beekman responds to challenge with near-perfect performance at Louisville
After last Saturday’s loss to Florida State, Tony Bennett challenged sophomore guard Reece Beekman to be more consistent.
Shedrick, Beekman help Virginia bounce back at Louisville with 71-61 win
With the victory, the Cavaliers wrapped up the No. 6 seed in next week’s ACC Tournament and made it 13 wins in 15 meetings over Louisville since the Cardinals became a conference member.
Virginia hoping to nail down ACC’s No. 6 seed at Louisville today
Virginia could get a jumpstart for Brooklyn with a win today against a struggling Louisville team that is 12-17 overall, 6-13 ACC.
ACC Tournament seeding scenarios heading into final weekend
As we head into the final weekend of the ACC men’s basketball regular season, there’s still some jockeying in play in terms of which schools wind up with which seeds in next week’s ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center.
Former Virginia star Joe Harris’ season is over due to second surgery
One of UVA basketball’s favorite sons, Joe Harris, has been shut down for the remainder of the NBA season.
Game Notes: Virginia closes regular season at Louisville
Virginia (17-12, 11-8 ACC) concludes its regular season slate at Louisville (12-17, 6-13 ACC) on Saturday, March 5. Tipoff at KFC Yum! Center is set for noon on ESPN2.
Virginia announces head women’s basketball coaching change
Virginia director of athletics Carla Williams announced Thursday the termination of head women’s basketball coach Tina Thompson’s contract.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia falls 61-53 to Wake Forest in ACC Tournament
The Virginia women’s basketball team (5-22, 2-16 ACC) had its season end with a 61-53 loss against Wake Forest (14-15, 4-14 ACC) in the first round of the 2022 ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament.
