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Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick, right, grabs a rebound over Syracuse guard Justin Taylor (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Gardner, No. 6 Virginia win 7th straight, 67-62 over 'Cuse

Jan. 30, 2023 09:29 PM EST

Virginia's Reece Beekman (2) shoots against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Gardner, Franklin lead No. 7 Virginia past BC, 76-57

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 28, 2023 01:59 PM EST

Boston College's T.J. Bickerstaff (1) fights for a basket against Virginia's Kadin Shedrick (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Boston College Eagles at Virginia Cavaliers 1/28/2023

Jan. 28, 2023 01:04 PM EST

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett disagrees with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Clark's record night lifts No. 10 Virginia past Hokies 78-68

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 18, 2023 09:03 PM EST

Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) misses a layup as he is defended by Florida State forward Cameron Corhen (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Virginia Cavaliers at Florida State Seminoles 1/14/2023

Jan. 14, 2023 06:12 PM EST

Virginia guard Isaac McKneely drives against Georgia Tech guard Dallan Coleman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Virginia Cavaliers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 12/31/2022

Dec. 31, 2022 02:12 PM EST

Virginia's Kihei Clark (0) celebrates after a basket against Albany during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Franklin, Gardner lead No. 13 Virginia past Albany 66-46

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 28, 2022 08:23 PM EST

James Madison forward Mezie Offurum (13) works against Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Erin Edgerton)
James Madison Dukes at Virginia Cavaliers 12/6/2022

Dec. 06, 2022 09:06 PM EST

FILE - Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) moves around Pittsburgh forward Mouhamadou Gueye (15) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Dec. 3, 2021. The Cavaliers start the season ranked 18th and received the second-most first place votes in Atlantic Coast Conference preseason prognostications by the media, thanks in large part to the returns of fifth-year leader and point guard Kihei Clark (10.0 ppg) and bruising forward Gardner, their leader in scoring and rebounding. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff, File)
Experience abounds as Virginia looks to contend again in ACC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 19, 2022 11:43 AM EDT

Boston College center James Karnik (33) moves the ball next to Virginia center Francisco Caffaro (22) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Boston College Eagles at Virginia Cavaliers 2/1/2022

Feb. 01, 2022 07:14 PM EST

Virginia Tech forward Keve Aluma (22) holds the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Erin Edgerton)
Virginia Tech Hokies at Virginia Cavaliers 1/12/2022

Jan. 12, 2022 10:08 PM EST

Fairleigh Dickinson forward Pier-Olivier Racine (14) is pressured by Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Virginia Cavaliers 12/18/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 03:00 PM EST

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) moves past Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Iowa State Cyclones at Charlotte 49ers 11/26/2021

Nov. 29, 2021 08:16 PM EST

Perry scores 15 to lift UCF past East Carolina 72-62

Mar. 12, 2021 02:33 AM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Darius Perry registered 15 points as sixth-seeded Central Florida got past 11th-seeded East Carolina 72-62 in the first round of the...

Davenport, Madsen lift Cincinnati over East Carolina 82-69

Mar. 07, 2021 03:28 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jeremiah Davenport and Mason Madsen scored 19 points apiece as Cincinnati got past East Carolina 82-69 on Sunday. ...

Perry lifts UCF past East Carolina 64-60

Mar. 04, 2021 11:53 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Darius Perry had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lift Central Florida to a 64-60 win over East Carolina on Thursday night. ...

East Carolina's Jayden Gardner (1) starts to celebrate during the closing minutes of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston in Greenville, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Gardner, East Carolina upset No. 5 Houston 82-73

By Aaron Beard Feb. 03, 2021 08:14 PM EST

Houston's Marcus Sasser (0) drives the ball past East Carolina's Tremont Robinson-White (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Greenville, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Houston Cougars at East Carolina Pirates 2/3/2021

Feb. 03, 2021 07:00 PM EST

Rachal scores 21 to lead Tulsa past East Carolina 77-68

Jan. 30, 2021 02:28 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Rachal had 21 points and 10 rebounds as Tulsa got past East Carolina 77-68 on Saturday. Rey Idowu had 16...

South Florida beats East Carolina 69-63

Jan. 09, 2021 03:56 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — David Collins registered 16 points as South Florida got past East Carolina 69-63 on Saturday. Justin Brown had 12...