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Jerome’s Confidence Soaring As ‘Hoos Begin March to Madness
When Mark Jerome put a basketball in his tike’s hands for the first time, he began preaching a never-ending sermon about the most important part of the game.
Tale of the Tape: Virginia vs. Gardner-Webb
Virginia begins the quest for its first NCAA Tournament title Friday against Big South Conference champion Gardner-Webb in Columbia, SC, at approximately 3:10 p.m. on truTV.
Jerry Ratcliffe Show: March 16
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Diakite Leads UVA’s ‘X-Factors’ Into Postseason
The difference in this Virginia basketball team and previous Tony Bennett squads has been the storehouse of offensive firepower.
Georgia Tech Holds On, Takes Weekend Series
UVA (9-10, 2-4 ACC) scored four runs in its final two turns at the plate but ultimately had its comeback fall short in a 6-5 loss to Georgia Tech (13-7, 3-3 ACC) on Sunday afternoon at Russ Chandler Stadium.
Virginia Gets Top Seed in South, Faces Gardner-Webb
A year removed from NCAA Tournament history, when Virginia became the first No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16, the Cavaliers will get a shot at redemption on Friday afternoon in Columbia, S.C., when they take on another unheralded No. 16 in Gardner-Webb.
End of the Tournament, But Not the End of the Road
Tony Bennett sat in the very same spot Friday night that he occupied last March when his Virginia team — the top-seeded team in the NCAA Tournament — fell prey to the madness.
Top-seeded Virginia Falls to FSU in ACC Semifinal Round
Virginia’s ACC Tournament came to an end Friday night, as No. 4 seed Florida State out-toughed, out-hustled, and bottom line outplayed the top-seeded Cavaliers, 69-59, in the semifinals at the Spectrum Center.
Tale of the Tape: Virginia vs. Florida State
Two of the conference’s hottest teams square off tonight in the ACC Tournament semifinals at 7 p.m. in Charlotte, as Virginia faces 12th-ranked and fourth-seeded Florida State, a team the Cavaliers knocked off by 13 back in early January in the conference opener.
Salt Assaults Wolfpack in Second Half
When Thursday afternoon’s “Cavalanche” came, it caught upset-minded NC State completely by surprise.
Virginia Moves On to ACC Semifinals With Win Over NC State
No. 1 seed Virginia got a career high from senior big man Jack Salt, a near-record performance from junior sharpshooter Kyle Guy, and cruised to a 76-56 win over No. 8 NC State Thursday in the ACC Tournament quarterfinal round at the Spectrum Center.
Tale of the Tape: No. 1 UVA vs. No. 8 NC State
No. 1 seed Virginia tips off its 2019 ACC Tournament at 12:30 Thursday afternoon with a quarterfinal matchup against eighth-seeded NC State at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
N.C. State Ready for Virginia Challenge
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts doesn’t expect his team to back down one bit when the Wolfpack faces No. 2 Virginia in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday (12:30 p.m.).
ACC Tournament Recap: Day Two
The second round of the ACC Tournament is underway, and top-seeded Virginia now knows its quarterfinal opponent. Click back here for updates throughout the day, brought to you by Blue Ridge Bank.
Virginia Returns to the Scene of the Crime in Charlotte
I was listening to national sports radio the other day and when the topic of last year’s NCAA Tournament came up, the host said his most memorable moment from the event was Tony Bennett’s heartfelt message after Virginia became the first No. 1 seed in history to lose to a No. 16 seed, UMBC.
Virginia Football Announces George Welsh Tribute
Virginia announced Monday that it will host a celebration of life to commemorate George Welsh on Saturday, April 27, (10 a.m.) at John Paul Jones Arena. The tribute is open to the public.
ACC Tournament Roundup: Miami, Notre Dame, Pitt Pick Up 1st-Round Wins
If you missed any of Tuesday’s opening-day action in Charlotte, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a recap of the ACC Tournament’s first session, brought to you by our friends at Blue Ridge Bank:
ACC Individual Leaders
Here’s a look at the best of the best in each category of ACC Men’s Basketball.
ACC Tournament Team Capsules
Here’s everything you need to know about all 15 Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
Duke Beats Virginia in Sunday Evening Rubber Match
Duke held on in Sunday’s nightcap, 8-6, to clinch the opening Atlantic Coast Conference series of 2019 for Virginia.
