A huge Scott Stadium crowd welcomed the 2019 NCAA Tournament National Champions with thunderous applause, as UVA’s men’s basketball program celebrated its first national title in historic fashion.
First-year students road-tripping for the story of a lifetime; youth basketball players coached by Ty Jerome’s dad; UVA employees who are officially good luck; and a proud alum and parent taking it all in. Here’s their view of UVA’s historic title.
At John Paul Jones Arena, fans and players pointed their phones at each other, seeking to preserve a special moment in Cavalier history.
More than 7,000 University of Virginia men’s basketball fans had a night to remember as they cheered the team on during a championship game broadcast event at John Paul Jones Arena.
The UVA men’s basketball team brought home the national title with a thrilling overtime victory, and Hoos everywhere could not contain their joy.
They’re calling it “The Mamadi Miracle,” the unforgettable play that propelled UVA into the Final Four for the first time in 35 years. Here’s how it happened, in the words of the people who lived it.