UVa. upsets #13 Minnesota
Young Cavs rally big in second half
A 29-7 second-half run erased a 10-point deficit and propelled Virginia to an 87-79 upset of #13 Minnesota Monday night in the opening game of the ACC-Big 10 Challenge.
The hot-shooting ‘Hoos made 10 of their 13 three-point attempts on the game, but even with their marksmanship trailed by as many as 13 points in the first half and were down 47-37 early in the second half. Continue reading “UVa. upsets #13 Minnesota” »
Ticket giveaway encourages UVa. fan support
Virginia head men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett announced this week an essay contest to award 50 2010-11 season tickets in section 108 at John Paul Jones Arena. Coach Bennett will give away these season tickets for free to 25 fans. The winners will be a part of Tony Bennett’s Fanatic Cavalier Club.
“I thought the essay contest and fanatic fan club Mike London created leading up to football season was a great idea,” Bennett said. “Our fans really made a difference in some of our home wins last season with their vocal support. I want to help create the best home-court advantage for our team.”
To enter the contest fans must submit an essay that answers these questions: Why are you crazy about Virginia basketball, and how do you show your Cavalier spirit?
Link to the rest of the story on VaSportsOnline.com.
Ticket giveaway encourages UVa. fan support
Virginia head men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett announced this week an essay contest to award 50 2010-11 season tickets in section 108 at John Paul Jones Arena. Coach Bennett will give away these season tickets for free to 25 fans. The winners will be a part of Tony Bennett’s Fanatic Cavalier Club.
“I thought the essay contest and fanatic fan club Mike London created leading up to football season was a great idea,” Bennett said. “Our fans really made a difference in some of our home wins last season with their vocal support. I want to help create the best home-court advantage for our team.”
To enter the contest fans must submit an essay that answers these questions: Why are you crazy about Virginia basketball, and how do you show your Cavalier spirit? Continue reading “Ticket giveaway encourages UVa. fan support” »
UVa. releases men’s hoops schedule
A 17-game home schedule, featuring eight games against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents and including games against Iowa State, LSU and Oregon, highlights the Virginia men’s basketball team’s 2010-11 schedule released Thursdayby the ACC.
The Cavaliers are also scheduled to participate in the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational (Nov. 22-24) and play at Minnesota in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Link to story on VaSportsOnline.com.
UVa. releases men's hoops schedule
A 17-game home schedule, featuring eight games against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents and including games against Iowa State, LSU and Oregon, highlights the Virginia men’s basketball team’s 2010-11 schedule released Thursdayby the ACC.
The Cavaliers are also scheduled to participate in the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational (Nov. 22-24) and play at Minnesota in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Continue reading “UVa. releases men's hoops schedule” »
UVa. basketball season-ticket packages on sale
Season tickets and two five-game mini-packages for the 2010-11 Virginia men’s basketball season are on sale beginning today, Monday, Aug. 2.
This is a change from recent years when season ticket sales began after the release of the Cavaliers’ schedule by the Atlantic Coast Conference office in late August. This change allows fans to be aware of ticket options for the upcoming season and to have more time to make their buying decision before the Sept. 10 priority-seating deadline.
The ACC office is expected to release Virginia’s 2010-11 men’s basketball schedule in late August or early September. The 18-game home schedule features an exhibition game, nine non-conference games, and eight games against conference opponents. Continue reading “UVa. basketball season-ticket packages on sale” »
More attrition: Jones leaving UVa.
Edited by Chris Graham
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Junior guard Jeff Jones has told Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett that he plans to transfer at the end of the current semester.
Jones started seven games for UVa. in 2009-2010 and averaged 7.3 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. In his three years in Charlottesville, Jones, a highly-touted high-school recruit, averaged 6.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.
“Jeff informed me on Sunday that he would be transferring,” Bennett said. “Although I’m surprised, I’m not shocked and wish Jeff well in the future. Every player is entitled to do what he thinks is best for his future. Jeff obviously believes that is not UVa., and if a player feels that way it will not benefit him or the team.”
Bennett: ‘You have to protect the program’
Column by Chris Graham
freepress2@ntelos.net
The Love Affair with Tony Bennett hit a rocky point for Cavalier fans, looking back on it now, sometime around the snowstorm that sent the 14-7 UVa. team back home from Maryland and set up a killer stretch of games that eventually knocked the ‘Hoos from NCAA Tournament contention.
Losing 10 of the last 11, then losing star sophomore Sylven Landesberg and heralded freshman Tristan Spurlock, has pushed some in Wahoo Nation to the brink of wanting to maybe re-evaluate the ol’ relationship.
But the cool Bennett is taking things to that end in stride. Continue reading “Bennett: ‘You have to protect the program’” »
UVa.: Landesberg leaving basketball program
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Virginia men’s head basketball coach Tony Bennett announced Tuesday (March 23) that sophomore guard Sylven Landesberg (Flushing, N.Y.) is leaving the University of Virginia and will not complete the current semester.
“I have discussed Sylven’s future with the Landesberg family and been informed that he will be leaving the University of Virginia to pursue his professional aspirations,” Bennett said. “I am thankful for the significant contributions Sylven made to the Virginia basketball program and wish him success in his future endeavors.” Continue reading “UVa.: Landesberg leaving basketball program” »
Live Blog: UVa. vs. Duke
Moderated by Chris Graham
freepress2@ntelos.net
ACCVirginia.com is live at the John Paul Jones Arena for tonight’s men’s basketball game between the University of Virginia (14-12, 5-8 ACC) and #5 Duke (24-4, 11-2 ACC).
The opening tip is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. The game is being broadcast on Fox SportsNet.
Editor Chris Graham is courtside and will provide score updates and analysis and commentary during the game.
Cavs face Oregon after exam break
Posted by afp on December 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
“They’ll be a little more match-ready, from that standpoint,” said Bennett, whose squad is wrapping its exam break on Friday, literally coming down to the wire before the 8 p.m. tip. Continue reading “Cavs face Oregon after exam break” »
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