The University of Virginia (UVA) men's basketball team suffered a significant defeat against Notre Dame with a final score of 76-54. This marked the third loss of at least 20 points for UVA in a season, a rare occurrence since 2010-11. The team struggled from the start, missing its first seven shots and falling behind by double digits early in the game. Observers noted UVA's lack of shot creation and limited performance, expressing concern about the team's ability to compete in the ACC. The blowout loss raised questions about the team's urgency and effort, with some suggesting a shift in the dynamics at UVA under coach Tony Bennett.
“The lack of urgency and effort I’m seeing from Virginia right now is ALARMING to me” - @johnhenson31 “Life is different at Virginia now, and I don't know how much longer Tony Bennett can do this” - @GoodmanHoops Tune in to After Dark: https://t.co/ZBluEchD02 https://t.co/jOTxH2cxgV
Notre Dame BLOWS OUT Virginia 🤯 What has happened to Tony Bennett's team?? After Dark is LIVE ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/hazy2SSsWJ
#UVa men's basketball team struggles mightily in blowout loss to Notre Dame. https://t.co/zphhFzfp7w https://t.co/dAgZ0AaTGd
#UVa missed its first seven shots, fell behind by double digits before the first media timeout and never recovered in a lopsided loss at Notre Dame on Saturday. https://t.co/1hXgWbAdEy https://t.co/e1S9pNnjNQ
This is first season since 2010-11, Tony Bennett’s second in Charlottesville, that #UVa has endured three losses of at least 20 points.
UVA has no shot creation. This team is really limited and just not all that good. Memphis popped them in the mouth, and losing to this Notre Dame team by 22 is a really bad look. They’ve got a lot to improve if they’re to compete in this ACC. https://t.co/rn3UZozYNw
This press conference came 10 days ago, after Notre Dame lost to The Citadel by 20 points at home. Today, the Fighting Irish blew out Virginia, 76-54. I guess Micah Shrewsberry got his point across. https://t.co/uoBhNBGu8M
Final media timeout of the afternoon comes with 3:35 left as Notre Dame leads #UVa 71-46.
UVA getting destroyed by Notre Dame was not what I was expecting. What’s wrong with the Cavs? #acc