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Super Bowl symmetry: UVA alumna Melissa Stark returns to Super Bowl sidelines 23 years later
When Melissa Stark got the call, the decision was easy. It had been more than 20 years since she last reported from the sidelines of the Super Bowl, but an opportunity to return to the sport’s biggest stage was one she couldn’t pass up. Stark’s first Super Bowl came at a defining moment in her […]
Jahmal Edrine charged with rape, abduction – no longer at UVA
Former Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Jahmal Edrine was arrested on one count of rape and one count of abduction on Thursday, February 5th. This comes after an investigation by the Albemarle County Police Department that spanned since late August, 2025. According to the Albemarle County police department, the investigation into this matter began on August […]
You won’t find a better example of the transfer portal done right than Trey McDonald
The path to winning in college football continues to become clearer by the season. You need resources (money….lots of it) to make your team better and older in the transfer portal on a yearly basis. And as teams constantly look to level up their talent at every position across their rosters, that means players finding […]
How will UVA baseball’s pitching staff piece together?
February might have just started, but in college baseball terms, we are merely weeks away from Opening Day for the Virginia Cavaliers. There are tons of new faces to learn (and a few familiar ones) so let’s dive right into it, starting with the pitchers. First year head coach Chris Pollard did not even think […]
Five takeaways from UVA basketball’s 20-point win over Pitt
The No. 18 Virginia Cavaliers handled their business on Tuesday night, showing few signs of trouble en route to a 67-47 win at home over Pitt on Tuesday night. An early 12-0 run gave the ‘Hoos the lead, and they went unthreatened the rest of the way, moving to 8-2 in the ACC and 19-3 […]
’Hoos in the NBA: Ty Jerome makes his return
After missing the first 46 games of the season due to a lingering calf strain, former Virginia Cavaliers star Ty Jerome is finally back in action and already winning over a new fanbase. It was a disappointing start to the season for Jerome, who broke out last year with the Cleveland Cavaliers to the tune […]
Previewing No. 18 Virginia basketball’s Tuesday night matchup vs Pitt
The #18 Virginia Cavaliers (18-3, 7-2 ACC) have entered the home stretch of their 2025-2026 campaign. With ten total games and nine ACC contests left on the schedule, the ‘Hoos will be looking to get back on track against the Pittsburgh Panthers (9-13, 2-7 ACC) on Tuesday night. The ‘Hoos carry a two-game win streak […]
Five takeaways from No. 17 Virginia’s underwhelming win at Boston College
On Saturday afternoon, the Virginia Cavaliers endured a second consecutive scare from a lower-tier ACC team, surviving Boston College’s best efforts with a 73-66 road victory. Upon trailing at the break, the ‘Hoos scored 46 second-half points, taking the lead for the first time at the 15:31 mark, and maintaining offensive pressure, despite not being […]
J’Mari Taylor’s five best plays as a Virginia Cavalier
J’Mari Taylor ran himself into Virginia football history in 2025. Originally a walk-on at North Carolina Central prior to arriving in Charlottesville, Taylor became one of the driving forces behind the ‘Hoos reaching the 11-win mark for the first time in program history. Taylor rushed for 1,062 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns for an average […]
Previewing No. 17 Virginia basketball’s Saturday afternoon matchup at Boston College
The Virginia Cavaliers (17-3, 6-2 ACC) avoided disaster on Tuesday evening at Notre Dame, rallying from a 19-point deficit to steal a 100-97 win in double-OT from the Fighting Irish. Behind an overpowering performance by Thijs De Ridder (32 points, 8 rebounds) and some timely shot-making by Sam Lewis (21 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists), […]
Five takeaways from Virginia’s double overtime thriller vs. Notre Dame
The No. 17 Virginia Cavaliers overcame a 19-point first-half deficit in South Bend on Tuesday night to defeat Notre Dame 100-97 in double overtime. A pair of Devin Tillis free throws evened the score in the final seconds of regulation, while Sam Lewis’s game-tying three-pointer near the end of the first overtime saved the Cavaliers […]
Breaking down UVA football’s 2026 schedule
The ACC released its 2026 football schedule on Monday afternoon, allowing the Virginia Cavaliers to unveil their complete slate of games as the ’Hoos will look to build on a record-breaking 2025 season. UVA’s 2026 schedule is made up of six home games at Scott Stadium, four true road matchups, and two neutral site contests […]
Previewing No. 17 Virginia basketball’s road game at Notre Dame
For better or for worse, the Virginia Cavaliers aren’t afforded much time to turn the page after a disappointing loss to North Carolina when UVA blew a 16-point lead on its home floor. The quick turnaround after Saturday’s game sets up a clash in South Bend where the ‘Hoos get set to meet a struggling […]
Four takeaways from No. 14 UVA basketball’s brutal loss to No. 22 UNC
In a tough one, the Virginia Cavaliers (16-3, 5-2) dropped just their third game of the year, falling to North Carolina (16-4, 4-3) inside what was a rowdy John Paul Jones Arena. The ‘Hoos were unable to build off a solid first half, losing 85-80. Here are four takeaways from UVA’s loss. UVA’s lack of […]
Previewing UVA basketball’s matchup versus UNC
The Virginia Cavaliers (16-2, 5-1 ACC) men’s basketball team will return to Charlottesville for the first time in two weeks this Saturday at noon, facing the North Carolina Tar Heels (15-4, 3-3 ACC). The ‘Hoos currently hold a solo third-place spot in the ACC standings while the Tar Heels are in a five-way tie for […]
How Malik Thomas has become the star that UVA basketball envisioned
After an all-conference season at San Francisco, Malik Thomas transferred to Virginia with similar expectations on head coach Ryan Odom’s brand new roster. In non-conference play, Thomas’ numbers were not quite at that level — averaging 11.1 points, 1.8 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game. In the six ACC games since, those numbers have spiked […]
Grading UVA’s transfer portal: The late push that set up 2026
When I wrote my transfer portal to-do list, the ask for Virginia was pretty simple: use the final days of the window to plug the last holes in the roster in order to build on the success of the 2025 season. Add another receiver or two (in particular someone to play the slot), add to […]
Around the Corner: UVA basketball getting love, football finishes ranked
The Virginia men’s basketball team defeated the Southern Methodist University Mustangs 72-68 on Saturday in Dallas, handing SMU their first home loss of the season. Following the win, the ‘Hoos have jumped up to the No. 14 spot in the AP Poll. Now, the team is in the middle of a week-long break before facing […]
Don’t let the shooting stats fool you, Dallin Hall remains crucial to UVA basketball’s success
Things are going well for Ryan Odom and the Virginia Cavaliers, to say the least. The ’Hoos are firmly back in the top-25 once again at 16-2 overall and 5-1 in the ACC, with a gigantic opportunity this Saturday against a struggling North Carolina team at home inside JPJ. A huge part of this team’s […]
Taking a way-too-early look at UVA basketball’s NCAA Tournament resume
We’re still nearly two months from Selection Sunday, but with the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers off this week ahead of Saturday’s showdown with No. 22 North Carolina, it’s a great time to take an extra-early look at UVA’s resume and where they stand in the NCAA Tournament picture. Last time out, the ’Hoos capped off […]
UVA elevates Joey Orck to replace Terry Heffernan offensive line coach
The Virginia offensive line will be led by a familiar face in 2026, with head coach Tony Elliott elevating senior offensive analyst Joey Orck to offensive line coach. Orck arrived at the University of Virginia in January 2022 as a part of Elliott’s original staff at Virginia, serving an offensive analyst for the ‘Hoos in […]
What are the odds UVA basketball hosts ESPN’s College Gameday this season?
UVA basketball has not hosted ESPN’s College Gameday since 2019, the year Tony Bennett’s squad won the national title, and Saturday’s duel with North Carolina looked like a prime opportunity for the pregame show to make its return to Charlottesville in 2026. The Cavaliers are now in the top-15 of the AP poll, and just […]
UVA basketball beats SMU 72-68 in gritty road win
The Virginia Cavaliers (16-2, 5-1) earned a 72-68 victory against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs (13-5, 2-3) on Saturday in Dallas, handing SMU their first home loss of the season. It was a competitive, back-and-forth game with the ‘Hoos struggling to find an offensive rhythm in the first 15 minutes of regulation. Virginia’s senior Malik […]
Previewing UVA basketball’s matchup versus SMU
The Virginia Cavaliers (15-2, 4-1 ACC), winners of four straight games, will look to continue their hot streak as the clock strikes noon on Saturday against in-conference foe SMU (13-4, 2-2 ACC). The Mustangs are coming off one of the wildest endings thus far this college basketball season, with a half-court heavy by Kevin “Boopie” […]
UVA basketball to honor Tony Bennett by naming JPJ court after him
The Virginia Cavaliers athletic department will properly honor former legendary basketball coach Tony Bennett by naming the court at John Paul Jones Arena after him. From January 24th on, the basketball court that calls John Paul Jones Arena home will forever be known as “Tony Bennett Court” and rightfully so. The recognition will happen before […]
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