As one sports writer put it, “Tony Bennett’s team passed all its tests in the opening month of the season.”

They certainly did!

The “Hoos” opened the college basketball season ranked sixteenth in the nation. But by the end of November, they worked, and won their way to number three. What a phenomenal achievement!

Along the way, they defeated two top twenty teams; #5 Baylor and #19 Illinois, which catapulted them to the Continental Tire Main Event title in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the process, UVA became the first ACC team to accomplish that feat.

To finish out their November schedule they traveled to Michigan and beat the Wolverines 70-68 after trailing by eleven points at half-time. That’s the character of this team.

Currently, they are the only undefeated team is the ACC. Who would have thought that since North Carolina was predicted by the experts to win not only the ACC Title but also the National Title in College basketball.    

Bennett’s team, known for their defense prowess, is also showing they can score points, averaging 77 points per game while allowing just 59 points per game.    

December promises to be another exciting month for the Hoos because they entertain Houston (6-0), the current #1 team in the nation, and also Miami (6-1) on their home court.

Let’s hope they stay healthy and continue their winning ways.

Go Hoo’s!!

-Jerry Corsaletti

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