The Cavaliers (6-2, 2-0 ACC) used a strong second half on the defensive end and efficient offensive play throughout the night to down the Demon Deacons (3-2, 0-2 ACC).
Following a grueling 98-75 loss to No. 1 Gonzaga Saturday, the No. 23 Virginia men’s basketball team remedied their shortcomings in a big way Wednesday night, downing the Fighting Irish for their ninth-straight ACC win.
Coming into the game, Virginia held a 1-30 all-time record against top-ranked opponents with a 1-2 record against Gonzaga dating back to the 2000-2001 season.
The Cavaliers (4-1, 0-0 ACC) enjoyed a balanced scoring attack and stifling defense all afternoon against the Tribe (2-3, 0-0 CAA), as they jumped out to an early lead and never looked back.
With all the unanswered questions the coronavirus-shortened 2019-2020 basketball season left us, lost in the shuffle was whether Morsell would get the chance to redeem himself.
The athletics department has not revealed specific details regarding the COVID-19 issues that led to the team pausing its season.
In the years since the arrival of Coach Tony Bennett, Virginia men’s basketball has sent many prospects to the NBA.
In addition to the postponement of Virginia's game against Michigan State, the pause will postpone the Cavaliers’ Sunday home game against William & Mary.
The matchup was the second of a three-game home stretch for Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena.
After tumbling 11 spots in the latest AP Poll, the Cavaliers flexed their muscles on both ends of the floor early in the game before coasting to a dominant victory over the Red Flash.
Despite a slightly shortened non-conference schedule, the Cavaliers will face one of the program’s most daunting schedules in recent years, highlighted by several marquee non-conference matchups.
With the deal being a two-way contract, Diakite will split time between the Bucks and their NBA G-League affiliate team the Wisconsin Herd.
Just a week out from the start of the 2020-21 season, the Cavaliers are slated to face a challenge in filling the void left behind by the departure of forward Mamadi Diakite and guard Braxton Key.
As the world of college basketball is poised for a dramatic shake-up following the resurgence of prep-to-pro recruits, Virginia finds itself positioned better than anyone else thanks to its unique approach.
The team discussed player development during the offseason, the complications of COVID-19 in the basketball world and expectations for the new season.
For senior guard Tomas Woldetensae and sophomore center Francisco Caffaro, going home is not an option. In fact, it has not been an option for over a year.
While the details of the Cavaliers’ season opener remain unknown, here are 10 things that all Virginia men's basketball fans should be looking forward to for the 2020-21 season.
With the 2019-20 NBA season coming to a close and all three players’ teams eliminated from contention, it’s a good time to review how Virginia’s "Big 3" fared in their rookie seasons.
After considering declaring for the NBA draft, senior forward Jay Huff will return to Virginia for a final season with the Cavaliers.
Every year of the Bennett era has had its highlights, but it is undeniable that the 2013-14 and 2018-19 seasons and teams were particularly memorable.
