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Miami’s Larrañaga knows all about Tony Bennett’s basketball roots, calls UVA the ACC’s most consistent team
Miami coach Jim Larrañaga didn’t have to think long to answer a question Monday about why Virginia’s basketball program is so good.
Wahoo Preview: No. 6 Virginia at No. 22 Miami
Virginia looks to bounce back from its only loss of the season, as the sixth-ranked Cavaliers resume conference play on the road Tuesday at No. 22 Miami (8:30 p.m., ACC Network).
Virginia adds third defensive lineman commit in past week in Buchanan
Virginia football has made a run on defensive linemen this final week leading into National Signing Day, having picked up a commitment from Georgia native Mekhi Buchanan.
Gelof named Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper
Virginia third baseman Jake Gelof was named a First Team Preseason All-American Monday by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. The Cavalier junior is coming off a historic 2022 season in which he broke the program’s single-season RBI record.
Douglass, Walsh add one more gold medal at World Championships
Virginia senior Kate Douglass and junior Alex Walsh closed out an incredible week with gold medals on the final night of the 2022 FINA World Short Course Championships in Melbourne Sunday.
Georgetown point guard Harris transfers to Virginia as future Kihei Clark replacement
After attending Virginia’s game against Houston on Saturday afternoon, former Georgetown point guard Dante Harris has committed to the Cavaliers.
UVA stays perfect through nonconference schedule with 84-28 drubbing of Morgan State
The Cavaliers are now 12-0 on the season, including an undefeated 11-0 mark in nonconference play, a feat they achieved Sunday for just the third time in program history (1985-86 and 1991-92).
McKneely showing freshman growth for Virginia
Isaac McKneely played 25 minutes and scored nine points on Saturday, as he went head-to-head with Houston’s Marcus Sasser, Jamal Shead, and Tramon Mark.
Women’s notebook: UVA closes out nonconference schedule against Morgan State
The Virginia women’s basketball team returns from a 10-day break to host Morgan State on Sunday at 2 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia gains commitment from Ft. Lauderdale defensive tackle Hammond II
Jason Hammond II, a 6-foot-3, 283-pound lineman from St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, announced on his Twitter that he had committed to UVA.
Bennett: Houston lesson learned, forget the offense, the toughest defenses survive
The more athletic Cougars, who spent some time as the nation’s No. 1 team until a loss to Alabama a week ago, may not have resembled the Phi Slama Jama teams of Houston lore, but they made life difficult for a UVA team that couldn’t score when it needed to most.
No. 5 Houston outlasts No. 2 Virginia, 69-61, to snap Cavaliers’ win streak
The second-ranked Virginia men’s basketball team saw its eight-game winning streak come to an end Saturday, as No. 5 Houston came into John Paul Jones Arena and gutted out a 69-61 victory in front of a loud, sold-out crowd.
Virginia’s starting LT Taylor enters transfer portal; Walker also leaving, Butler staying
Virginia’s offensive line took another blow on Friday when one of its top players, starting left tackle Logan Taylor, entered the transfer portal.
Houston coach said key to facing Virginia is Kihei Clark going into historical top-5 matchup
Dropping from the nation’s No. 1 ranking after losing at home to Alabama last weekend, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson hasn’t talked to his fifth-ranked Cougars about the opportunities that lie ahead at No. 2 Virginia on Saturday.
Wahoo Preview: No. 2 Virginia vs. No. 5 Houston
The wait is almost over for Saturday’s highly anticipated top-5 matchup between No. 2 Virginia and No. 5 Houston, as tip off at John Paul Jones Arena is less than 24 hours away.
Podcast: UVA Ortho’s Brian Werner address shoulder injuries in sports
UVA Ortho and Sports Medicine’s Dr. Brian Werner breaks down the various shoulder injuries in sports, particularly football in today’s podcast with Hootie.
Douglass captures another gold at World Championships in Melbourne
Senior Kate Douglass won her second individual gold medal at the 2022 FINA World Short Course Championships on Friday with her win in the 200-meter breaststroke.
Cleary, Sambach both ranked in initial Palmer Cup standings
The Virginia women’s golf team has two players included on the initial Palmer Cup standings released this week. Junior Jennifer Cleary is ranked No. 16 while sophomore Amanda Sambach rounds out the ranking in the No. 25 position.
James appears in first Palmer Cup rankings; participating in Walker Cup Practice Session
Fresh off his first semester at Virginia, first-year Ben James is included in the initial Palmer Cup standings released this week. James figures No. 18 on the list for the United States’ squad.
Houston coach fully expects to face Beekman in Saturday’s showdown with Virginia
Virginia associate head coach Jason Williford said this week that guard Reece Beekman will be day-to-day in terms of being healthy enough for Saturday’s big top-five showdown with Houston. Kelvin Sampson isn’t buying it.
