Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Answering questions from the fanbase largely about Virginia’s biggest issues and areas for improvement. The Virginia Cavaliers men’s and women’s basketball teams each went 1-1 in their tournaments down in tropical (is Fort Myers tropical? Maybe not... regardless) locations, so it’s time for another UVA basketball mailbag! I surveyed UVA Twitter for questions, compiled them here, and did my best to answer ‘em. Reece Beekman and Ryan Dunn are in a class of their own; Who is the third-best defender on the team? This is a hard one to answer. To some degree it de ..read more

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports ‘Hoos still receive votes. After jumping into the top-25 for the first time this season at #24 in last week’s AP Poll, the Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team has dropped back out of the poll following the blowout loss to Wisconsin in Fort Myers last Monday. UVA still received votes, tying for the 40th most overall. Future Wahoo opponents in the top-25 include #7 Duke, #8 Miami, #14 Texas A&M, and #17 North Carolina. Memphis, Florida State, and Clemson also received votes with Memphis the best of the rest. Unfortunately, none of the other teams who ..read more

Photo courtesy of Virginia Athletics The ‘Hoos gave the reigning champs all they could handle on Saturday. The Virginia Cavaliers completed a pair of games in the Cayman Islands Classic with a hard-fought 76-73 loss to the No. 7 LSU Tigers. Here are five takeaways from the ‘Hoos encouraging performance in George Town. Virginia can compete with the best While the ‘Hoos couldn’t come away with the win, Saturday’s performance against the reigning champs was a clear sign that Coach Mox’s squad is ready to take on anyone in year two of her tenure. Virginia gave LSU all they could handle in this one ..read more

Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images We had to write this, so you have to read this. Thems the rules. Anybody surprised? The Virginia Cavaliers just got knocked out, picked up, knocked out again, picked up again, knocked one more time, and thrown out of the building by the Virginia Tech Hokies in the 2023 Commonwealth Clash Demolition. Five takeaways from an objectively hilariously horrific beatdown: Same old Virginia gets smoked by the Hokies With every passing year the 2019 win over Tech looks more and more like the exception to the inevitable rule rather than the turn of the tide. The Hokies ..read more

Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colandrea is the program’s first true freshman quarterback to start against Virginia Tech. With Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Tony Muskett dressed in street clothes today, true freshman Anthony Colandrea is officially the guy for the ‘Hoos in this afternoon’s Commonwealth Clash against the Virginia Tech Hokies. Muskett’s status was slightly up in the air after he suffered an ankle injury against Georgia Tech three weeks ago. Tony Muskett in street clothes today. It's AC10's time. — Zach Carey (@Zach_Carey_) November 25, 2023 Now though ..read more

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Eight games with bowl implications and bragging rights. It doesn’t get much better Now that the turkey has settled, it’s time for some football. The ACC gives us eight games, six of which are in-state rivalries. It’s the best weekend in college football and we’ve got you covered. Head over to Draftkings Sportsbook and check out the action. Kentucky Wildcats @ Louisville Cardinals Louisville -7.5; Over/Under 49.5 All season long, I’ve been picking against the Cardinals determined they’re not very good. And while I still think they’re not as good as their record indi ..read more

Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images Everything you need to know for this evening’s Commonwealth Clash. Virginia Cavaliers vs Virginia Tech Hokies How to watch Location: Charlottesville, VA Date: November 25th, 2023 Time: 3:30 PM ET Channel: ACC Network Streaming: WatchESPN Betting line: Virginia Tech -2.5 Pregame Content 3 players, 2 matchups, and 1 prediction for Virginia football vs Virginia Tech Five takeaways from Virginia football’s 30-27 victory over Duke Ten things for UVA fans to be grateful for in 2023 Game thread Kickoff is at 3:30 — leave your pre, in, and post-game thoughts here an ..read more

Photo courtesy of Virginia Athletics The ‘Hoos overcame an early deficit to take game one of the Cayman Islands Classic. After a slow start, the Virginia Cavaliers stormed back to beat Tulane 81-59 in their first of two games in the Cayman Islands Classic. Here are five takeaways from UVA’s early morning bounce back win over the Green Wave. The ‘Hoos can take a punch Whether due to some early morning grogginess resulting from the 11 a.m. tip time or some other reason, the ‘Hoos got punched in the mouth in the first quarter by the Green Wave. They quickly fell behind 13-2 after the first five m ..read more

Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images Listing what we’re most thankful for this holiday weekend. Here at Streaking the Lawn, we wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving weekend! In the spirit of gratitude, here are ten things to be thankful for as a Virginia Cavaliers fan: 33 National Championships As UVA fans, we are fortunate to support an athletics department that thrives all around. Virginia’s 33 NCAA team titles rank second in the ACC, and 16th overall. Over the last five years, the ‘Hoos have built (or rebuilt) dynasties in men’s tennis, women’s swim and dive, and men’s lacrosse. Several other p ..read more

Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images Previewing Saturday’s Commonwealth Clash. A disappointing season suddenly seems brighter with a chance to finish with two wins to close out the season. After the Virginia Cavaliers started 0-5 (which really wasn’t a huge surprise), finishing with four wins would be solid, especially with a win over the Virginia Tech Hokies. A loss wouldn’t be devastating, there have been clear signs of improvement on the field this season. And a promising young QB in Anthony Colandrea. But a win over Tech might help get the fanbase motivated for next season. The Hokies are 5 ..read more