Virginia Cavaliers Fall Short in ACC Championship

0:00On March 15th, the Virginia Cavaliers came up just short in the ACC Championship, falling 74-70 to the Duke Blue Devils in A. Thrilling match-up, it was a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats right into the final buzzer. Before tip-off, Coach Ryan Odom called it a dream come true, especially growing up in Charlottesville and now coaching in such a big game. The Hoos jumped out to an early lead and traded the advantage with Duke multiple times, proving they can hang with one of the conference's best. Players and fans alike, praise Virginia's grit, with no one pointing fingers after the tough loss. Center, Ogana, Onyenso stood out huge, swatting away nine shots whilst staying out of foul trouble, one of his best games yet. Guards like Dallin Hall and Mike Thomas attacked a rim effectively, keeping Virginia competitive even as Duke capitalized on key moments. There were no real low points, the Cavaliers hustled on both ends and made the Blue Devils earn every point.

1:00This lost things, but it shows how far Virginia has come, setting them up strong for whatever comes next in the postseason.