Virginia Triumphs in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 20th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. 3rd seeded Virginia, be 14 seeded, right-state 82-73, and the first round of the men's NCAA tournament. Takari White led the Cavaliers with 26 points, including six three-pointers. This marks Virginia's first tournament win since their national title run in 2019. The Cavaliers had stumbled early in recent years, losing in the first round in 2021, 2023, and 2024. Coach Tony Bennett retired suddenly, but new head coach Ryan Odom quickly revived the program, guiding them to a 31 season. Right-state hung tough as an 18-and-a-half-point underdog, staying close until the final minutes. Michael and Mariagbe scored 19 points for the Raiders, and they mass-fraginious 13-3 pointers overall in a high-scoring affair. Odom has deep roots in Charlottesville, where he grew up cheering for the Cavaliers, while his dad coached there in the 80s. This victory makes him a tournament winner at his childhood team, his fourth program to

1:03reach March Madness. Virginia now eyes a second round matchup, Sunday against 6th seeded Tennessee, or 11th seeded Miami of Ohio. With 14 wins in their last 16 games, the Cavaliers looked poised to build on this momentum in the Midwest region.