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Journalist covering Cville news and UVa sports | @cvillerightnow, @Cavs_Corner | Past: @TheBreezeSports, @DNR_Sports | VPA award winner | FWAA, USBWA | JMU ‘25

Virginia, USA
Joined November 2021
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It’s already time for another preview for #UVa basketball. Here’s what to know about tonight’s opponent, Northeastern:
Preview: After a season-opening win on Tuesday night, No. 9 #UVa is back at later today when the Hoos host Northeastern (5 p.m., ACC Network). @JacksonHephner breaks down the matchup with the Huskies. on3.com/sites/cavs-corner/ne…
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With #UVa off to a 1-0 start, here's my 3-2-1 on everything we saw during last night's season opener:
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Gamer from @JacksonHephner: No. 9 #UVa got off to a fast start, then overcame a sluggish second half to secure a season-opening win over Drexel 89-60 on Tuesday night in Charlottesville. on3.com/sites/cavs-corner/ne…
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In the first half, #UVa scored 22 fast break points while Drexel had 0. Still a bit wild to see given I tweeted this during last year's season opener:
Me watching UVa go on a fast break:
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Ladies and gentlemen, Virginia men’s basketball is back. I’m excited to be back in JPJ tonight as #UVa takes on Drexel in its season opener. As always, I’ll have y’all covered for @Cavs_Corner.
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Some Election Day turnout numbers in Charlottesville and Albemarle County: As of 4 p.m. in Charlottesville: 7,327 had voted As of 5 p.m. in Albemarle Co: 24,270 had voted
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#UVa basketball is back, and it all starts tonight against Drexel. Here’s what to know about the matchup:
Preview: The Wahoos are back in JPJ tonight when No. 9 #UVa opens the 2026-27 season against the Drexel Dragons (7:30 p.m., ACC Network). @JacksonHephner takes a look at the first matchup of the year. on3.com/sites/cavs-corner/ne…
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CavsCorner Video: Ahead of No. 9 #UVa's season opener tomorrow night, newcomers Nolan Adekunle and Jan Vide talk about their excitement in getting their Wahoo careers underway. on3.com/sites/cavs-corner/ne…
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Back at Scott. 3:30 pm | 11.14 | Heroes Appreciation #GoHoos 🔶⚔️🔷
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Yes, UVa really did get beat that bad:
📊🏈DID WE REALLY GET BEAT THAT BAD? Net Success Rates in Week 9
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Before we jump into basketball coverage this week, here’s my breakdown of #UVa’s drubbing at the hands of Wake Forest:
Take Two: @JacksonHephner looks back at #UVa's loss at Wake Forest and grades the units following a disastrous afternoon in Winston-Salem. on3.com/sites/cavs-corner/ne…
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#UVa has a tall task ahead of it this Saturday against Wake Forest. Here’s what to know about the matchup:
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Very cool news today... @UVAMensHoops legend @MalcolmBrogdon7 is joining our ESPN college basketball roster for the 2026-27 season. The first-team All-American, ACC POTY and 2X ACC Defensive Player of the Year will be a studio analyst. Via @CR7bradley: bit.ly/47OgHa5
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Leaders in Quarterback Pressures This Season💪
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Once again, thanks to @AndrewKube_DI for helping us out with Five to Watch for the second week in a row, this time on Wake Forest:
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The 3-2-1: As the Hoos get ready to head to Winston-Salem, @JacksonHephner is back to look at three things we know, ask two questions, and make one prediction coming off yesterday's press conference at #UVa. on3.com/sites/cavs-corner/ne…
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My breakdown of the final play of the game over on CavsCorner feels very illustrative of the sack and pressure issues
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