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What else do we have brewing this morning?

🥍 Preseason praise
🏈 Academic acclaim
​⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Extra, Extra Hoops! Down 19 at one point in the first half, No. 17 Virginia men’s basketball battled through two overtime periods on the road at Notre Dame on Tuesday night, winning 100-97 against the Fighting Irish to improve to 17-3 overall and 6-2 in ACC play!

Thijs De Ridder led the Hoos with 32 points and eight rebounds, followed by Sam Lewis (21 points), Chance Mallory (17 points) and Devin Tillis (12 points) in double figures. Virginia’s 19-point comeback is tied for the largest in program history.

🏀 RECAP: Virginia Beats Notre Dame in Double OT, 100-97

🔼 Academic All-Star. Virginia tight end Sage Ennis has been named a Second Team Academic All-American by the College Sports Communicators!

🏈 READ MORE: Ennis Named to CSC Academic All-America Team

🔼 Preseason Praise. Virginia men’s lacrosse defenseman John Schroter has been named to the Preseason All-ACC Team ahead of the Hoos’ season opener on Feb. 8 against Colgate!

🥍 READ MORE: Schroter Garners Preseason All-ACC Honors

🔼 Throwin’ Weight. Virginia track and field’s Keyandre Davis is the ACC Field Athlete of the Week for his performance in the men’s weight throw at the Hokie Invitational!

On his sixth throw of the competition, Davis threw his winning mark and new personal best of 22.85m/74-11.75. He bettered his No. 3 all-time mark in program history and sits at No. 6 in the NCAA and No. 2 in the ACC this season.

👟 READ MORE: Davis Named ACC Field Athlete of the Week
📊 RANKINGS: Virginia Men ranked No. 15

🏈 2026 NATIONAL SIGNING DAY CENTRAL

Stay up-to-date on the latest additions from the transfer portal and learn more about the entire 2026 signing class!

Today’s Trivia Question: How many student-athletes in Virginia football history have earned Academic All-America status?

⏪ ICYMI

We like our Brew hot ‘n’ fresh, but we’re not opposed to you reheating your cup. Here’s some news you may have missed recently…

Virginia Football’s 2026 Schedule Unveiled. The Cavaliers will host six games at Scott Stadium, including ACC matchups against Syracuse (Oct. 10), Duke (Oct. 23 or 24), Cal (Nov. 14) and North Carolina (Nov. 21). Virginia will also host inaugural home series against non-conference opponents Norfolk State (Sept. 12) and Delaware (Sept. 26). 

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Wednesday, January 28
No scheduled events

Thursday, January 29
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Wake Forest @ 6 p.m. | ACCNX

Trivia Answer: 12!

⚔️ Have a great Wednesday, y’all!