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Kenah, McDonough to represent US at FIH Indoor World Cup next month
Virginia grad student Annie McDonough and freshman Lauren Kenah have been named to the 14-athlete roster to represent the USA at the 2023 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, as announced Friday by U.S. Women’s National Indoor Team Head Coach Jun Kentwell.
Cavaliers roll to 26-6 win against George Mason
The Cavaliers turned in a strong performance up and down the lineup, as Virginia posted a 26-6 victory over previously unbeaten George Mason in the RWC Arms Classic at St. Christopher’s School in Richmond on Saturday.
McLean suffers leg injury as Cavaliers fall at No. 10 NC State, 87-62
Mir McLean left the game with 4:18 remaining in the third quarter after going down on the court with an injury.
Virginia celebrates Bennett milestone win with a surprise Gatorade shower
Tony Bennett should have known he wasn’t going to become part of Virginia basketball history without some kind of celebration with his team.
UVA overcomes late shooting slump to down Syracuse, 73-66, as Bennett sets career wins mark
Tony Bennett ascended to the top of the Virginia men’s basketball wins list Saturday, as he notched his 327th victory as Cavaliers coach, defeating Syracuse 73-66 in front of the home fans at John Paul Jones Arena.
Cavaliers’ 3-point game allows them to hold off Orange
The No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers assumed a 22-point lead at 57-35 over Syracuse when Virginia guard Isaac McKneely scored on a 3-pointer from Reece Beekman with 11:41 remaining in Saturday evening’s 73-66 win over the Orange.
Armstrong expected to commit to NC State and reunite with OC Anae
Brennan Armstrong, who led Virginia’s offense for the past three seasons, is expected to commit to NC State as early as this weekend, according to sources familiar with both programs.
Wahoo Preview: No. 11 Virginia vs. Syracuse
The 11th-ranked Virginia men’s basketball team hosts Syracuse at 5 p.m. Saturday in what could be a very memorable day at John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia picks up portal transfer DB Kelly from Tar Heels
Cam’Ron Kelly, who entered the portal on Dec. 5, played four years for the Tar Heels and posted 180 career tackles, five interceptions, 12 passes broken up, one forced fumble and two tackles for loss.
Mental health in student athletes
Jerry welcomes Dr. Siobhan Statuta from UVA Sports Medicine to discuss the rising demand for mental health in student-athletes due to stress and how the November tragedy at UVA was far reaching. What you should do if you’re feeling mental stress.
Cavaliers hang tough at Tech, but No. 9 Hokies pull away for 74-66 win without Kitley
The Virginia women’s basketball team suffered a 74-66 loss at No. 9 Virginia Tech on Thursday in a Smithfield Commonwealth Clash game in Blacksburg.
Can Virginia right the ship in a topsy-turvy ACC?
Up is down, down is up, cats and dogs are sleeping together. Such is the state of affairs in ACC basketball. Hootie and Chris Graham talk about what Virginia needs to do to right the ship.
Women’s notebook: Virginia goes up against No. 9 Virginia Tech in first of two January meetings
The Virginia women’s basketball team travels to play at No. 9 Virginia Tech on Thursday at 7 p.m. in a Smithfield Commonwealth Clash game.
Local star Foster one of eight Virginia women’s lacrosse signees
Local standout Addi Foster headlines the Virginia women’s lacrosse team’s 2023-24 recruiting class, announced Wednesday by head coach Julie Myers. Foster is one of eight future Cavaliers who signed their National Letters of Intent.
Gioffre finishes fifth at Southern Scuffle
Freshman Michael Gioffre finished fifth at 149 pounds at the Southern Scuffle on Monday to close out competition for the Virginia wrestling team at the annual event hosted by Chattanooga.
Bennett exits Steel Town with bitter thoughts about Virginia’s defensive breakdowns
As near-perfect as Virginia’s defense played in Atlanta last Saturday, the Cavaliers couldn’t duplicate the performance in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night and paid the price.
UVA officially adds Georgetown transfer point guard Harris
Dante Harris will enroll at UVA in the spring semester and have three years of eligibility beginning with the 2023-24 season.
Second-half run propels Pitt to upset of 11th-ranked Cavaliers, 68-65
For Jeff Capel’s team (11-4), it was their fifth-straight win (and 10th of their last 11) and first 4-0 ACC start since the 2013-14 season, as they moved into a tie with Miami atop the conference standings.
Wahoo Preview: No. 11 Virginia at Pitt
Virginia has its work cut out for itself Tuesday night, as the Cavaliers venture into the Petersen Events Center at 9 p.m. to take on a sizzling Pittsburgh squad.
Former UVA star corner Cypress commits to Florida State
Fentrell Cypress, rated the No. 2 overall player in the 2023 transfer class by On3, broke in the New Year with a bang on Sunday when he announced he had committed to Florida State.
