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Three reasons why Virginia will beat Syracuse — and three why they won’t

Virginia may be on a roll, but tonight’s opponent Syracuse has won their last two games by a combined 44 points. Here are three reasons each team emerges victorious in another important ACC matchup.

Five notes from Virginia’s gritty comeback win over Georgia Tech

Virginia stormed back from an 11-point deficit to win their sixth straight game. Here are five notes from the game, including why this was the best win of the season.

Hot Georgia Tech team could provide real challenge for Virginia

Virginia is now first in the ACC after last week’s blowout of Clemson. But they’ll face a Georgia Tech team that is coming off their own convincing win over Clemson. Here’s the game preview, including a breakdown of a Georgia Tech team that has won five in a row.

The consistency of Trey Murphy, offensive improvements and more: UVA Hoop Thoughts

With Wednesday’s matchup against NC State having been postponed, we can only spend the days until Saturday by discussing more Virginia basketball. Here are some thoughts about the current state of Wahoo hoops, ranging from Virginia’s three-point shooting prowess to what Trey Murphy brings to the team.

Virginia annihilates Clemson, proves that ‘the ACC runs through Charlottesville’

“A few weeks ago, Virginia was the one being run out of the gym; in this game they payed that forward in emphatic fashion.” A huge win capped off a great start to conference play, Virginia asserting their dominance of the ACC.

Four keys to defeating Clemson in Virginia’s first big conference game

#18 Virginia and #12 Clemson will meet on Saturday in a game that carries much importance. Winning will be difficult, but here are four things that will go a long way towards Virginia coming out on top.

Five observations from Virginia’s second win over Notre Dame

Virginia led by as much as 22 points before ultimately dropping 80 and cruising to a second victory over Notre Dame. The Hoos turned in a solid performance in the win, rising to the top of the ACC standings and building momentum for Saturday’s showdown with #12 Clemson. Here are five observations from the win.

Notre Dame rematch last tune-up before Clemson clash

Virginia and Notre Dame first met last month, the visiting Hoos coming out on top 66-57. Since then, the two teams have been moving in markedly different directions. Virginia has remained undefeated in league play, while Notre Dame has dropped to 0-4 in the conference. They’ll come together at JPJ for a rematch, Virginia hoping to keep the momentum going ahead of the showdown with Clemson

The ACC title race, the big three, Jay Huff’s fouls and more: UVA hoop thoughts

A big week awaits for UVA hoops, the Hoos hosting Notre Dame before a big matchup with #12 Clemson. Here are some thoughts on the program, ranging from the developing ACC title race to who should occupy the second guard spot.