The Wahoo’s began February on a Rocky Mountain high by winning their first three conference games.

They were now in contention for the ACC top spot. But then the unthinkable happened – their offense began to unravel.

In the next four games they averaged just 49 points per game which resulted in three loses.

For the month, they finished 5-3 chasing both North Carolina and Duke in the Conference.

There are two more regular/ conference games left in March before the league playoffs begin.

Although the Cav’s overall record stands at 21-8 – as of this writing – they took their defeats on the chin. Some of their eight loses were frustrating to watch because they were uncharacteristic blowouts.

This team is too good to have these kinds of lapses so it is a concern for Bennett going forward.

Let’s hope they can play winning basketball throughout March because March is when the men from the boys get separated.

Go Hoos!!

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We witnessed UVA basketball at its best this month. They vaulted from fifth place in the ACC to second place in what is arguably the best/toughest conference in all of college basketball.

They finished the month of January with an impressive 8 – 1 record…. all against ACC opponents.

Overall, the Cavaliers are 17 – 3 for the 2022-2023 season and are currently ranked #6 in the nation.

January’s victories proved to be a team effort. The stalwarts, Clark, Gardner, Beekman,  Franklin, and Vander Plas had more than enough help from off the bench.

Freshman Isaac McKneely continues to impress as does Ryan Dunn.

The two goals going forward are winning the ACC title, and being a number one seed in the NCAA tournament…all within their reach should they continue their winning ways.

Go Hoos!!

-Jerry Corsaletti

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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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