On Episode 582 of the CavsCorner Podcast ("A+ Moments"), we talk about UVa's impressive comeback win over BC, preview the matchup with Louisville, and talk preseason hoops following last Saturday's scrimmage.

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UVa’s game at Clemson on October 19th will kick at Noon, broadcast on ACC Network.

The following players are changing jersey numbers - seemingly to help with ST issues with double numbering:

Xavier Brown - 0
Caleb Hardy - 2
Trey McDonald - 8
Dorian Jones - 11
Davis Lane - 25

A look at some big names here:

Was a bit disappointed to see the Women's team scrimmage their scout team instead of an intrasqaud scrimmage like they did last year. Sounded like there were too many injuries they were dealing with that Coach Mox didn't want to risk more with Clark, Doumbouya, Brown and Lauterbach not playing (Brown is out for the year with the ACL injury, but not sure what the others are dealing with), not sure though if Kitchen played (don't remember her playing and since it was only two 10 minute periods most didn't play much at all) or if she was injured too.

Noyan, Vaugh, Johnson and McGhee were the returning ones that played and all looked similar to last year with the exception of Noyan who you can tell is a different player this year. She is going to be a solid force. McGhee definitely will need to be more consistent this year and hopefully Vaughn can stay healthy.
Of the new players the most impressive was Lattimore who is so fluid and athletic for her height and often brought the ball up court. Going to be great in transition and on drives to the hoop, but playing against the male scout team and there being limited contact to protect players was hard to tell how she will be in a physical game down low. Hurd looks to be all she is expected to be, great size and versatility. Valenti-Paea and Dunbar definitely look to be in the rotation and good depth players for injuries or foul trouble. Grays didn't play too much, but from what I saw don't think she will be much more than depth as needed (same with Lauterbach and Doumbouya) with McGhee and Hurd both at 6'2" and able to play the 4.

Hard to tell how they are going to be this year going against a scout team that wasn't in great condition (they started strong and led the women early, but faded as they got tired on the big court) and with players playing such limited minutes. Definitely going to need to find someone to replace what Taylor brought every game with toughness and rebounding plus key scoring, but is a great opportunity for the young core of Johnson, McGhee, Vaugh and Hurd to play big roles.

The field hockey team defeated #16 Louisville 1-0, and the volleyball team swept Miami 3-0.

Happy to see UVA Football is trending in the right direction this year. Been fun to watch so far.

The win today just feels like a "turn the corner" victory. BC dominated the first half- similar to what we did at BC last year. However, this year the roles were reversed- Hoos shut down BC in the 2nd half and we take 3 TOs for 15 points to secure the win. Second 4th quarter win this season. Coach Elliot is making adjustments but more important has instilled a winning mentality this year. These kids believe and show they have worked hard to develop the stamina to win the 4th quarter. Bowl game is within reach.

Virginia bettered Boston College in three areas that have not been our strengths. Virginia rushed for a net of 121 yards and a 3.3 average per rush while holding BC to 65 yards and a 2.2 average. We had 3 sacks on defense and gave up just 2 sacks. Perhaps most important was that the Hoos had no turnovers while recovering 2 BC fumbles for 27 yards and forcing 1 interception of 40 yards and 1 touchdown.

I have gotten into the habit of guesstimating what I believe will be the final score of the Virginia football games. Today I got the final score exactly, 24 - 14. I was happily wrong about the winning team because I thought that Virginia would not consistently stop the BC offense. I will not go into my corner and kick myself.

The women are much improved this year.

Going to be an impressive visitors list this weekend for the 'Hoos, partially thanks to Tom Lemming having one of his photoshoots near by on Saturday. Here are some of the more notable visitors.



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Clark set several WNBA records and several WNBA rookie records this year.
Rookie records
Single season assists
Single season points
Single season three-pointers
Single season double-doubles
Single season triple-doubles
WNBA records
Single season assists
Single game assists
Single season points by a point guard
Alas, she also set the WNBA record for turnovers
With some time off and some added talent to the team, I believe she will do better next year.

We also may need to move him to dual-threat in our next rankings update...

UVa’s home game against BC on 10/5 will kick off at Noon on ACC Network.

Katie had held off on her decision far longer than most who commit in the Fall of their junior high school years these days (way too early for me, but I'm old school).

She waited until after the Paris Games and will join UVA for the Spring semester - in time to help the Hoos (knock on wood) win their 5th straight NCAA title.

https://swimswam.com/at-long-last-k...the-class-of-2024-makes-her-college-decision/

Thunder through the swimming world today - and you can see the faces fall of every team hoping the Hoos would fade.

Mic drop for DeSorbo and the coaching staff. Amazing.

On Episode 581 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“Upside Down Voodoo”), we look back at UVa’s first four games of the season and then turn our attention to Saturday’s matchup against BC.


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Roos Rottink is the #9 ranked female swimmer in the 2026 class and has committed to Virginia. Her specialty is the backstroke.

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Full transcript to follow.