1997-98 Virginia Cavaliers — schedule and results

The 1997-98 Virginia Cavaliers went 11-19 (3-13 in the ACC) under head coach Jeff Jones. Simple Rating System: 6.03.

Game-by-game results (30 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1997-11-16at Richmond SpidersL 79–83 (2OTOT)Robins Center
1997-11-19vs William & Mary TribeW 59–45University Hall
1997-11-22vs George Mason PatriotsW 60–45University Hall
1997-11-25at Delaware Blue HensW 64–57Bob Carpenter Center
1997-12-02vs App State MountaineersW 62–54University Hall
1997-12-06at Duke Blue DevilsL 59–103Cameron Indoor Stadium
1997-12-10vs UConn HuskiesL 63–74University Hall
1997-12-13neutral VCU RamsW 73–67Robins Center
1997-12-22vs VMI KeydetsW 92–55University Hall
1997-12-27neutral Nebraska CornhuskersL 65–80Special Events Arena
1997-12-29neutral BYU CougarsW 72–54Special Events Arena
1997-12-30neutral New Mexico State AggiesL 82–87 (OTOT)Special Events Arena
1998-01-04neutral Wake Forest Demon DeaconsW 73–64 (OTOT)Robins Center
1998-01-07vs Liberty FlamesL 64–69University Hall
1998-01-10at North Carolina Tar HeelsL 73–81Dean Smith Center
1998-01-12neutral Virginia Tech HokiesW 69–55Roanoke Civic Center
1998-01-15vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsL 65–83University Hall
1998-01-18vs NC State WolfpackW 59–56University Hall
1998-01-20at Clemson TigersL 52–69Littlejohn Coliseum
1998-01-24vs Duke Blue DevilsL 65–72University Hall
1998-01-27at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsL 55–62Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1998-02-01at Maryland TerrapinsL 70–77Cole Fieldhouse
1998-02-04vs Florida State SeminolesL 63–71University Hall
1998-02-11vs North Carolina Tar HeelsL 45–60University Hall
1998-02-14at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsL 86–105Alexander Memorial Coliseum
1998-02-18at NC State WolfpackL 55–74Reynolds Coliseum
1998-02-21vs Clemson TigersW 78–74 (OTOT)University Hall
1998-02-24vs Maryland TerrapinsL 66–74University Hall
1998-02-28at Florida State SeminolesL 63–88Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
1998-03-05neutral Duke Blue DevilsL 41–63Greensboro Coliseum

Game recaps

1997-11-16: Richmond Spiders got past Virginia Cavaliers 83–79 as Jarod Stevenson scored a team-high 28. Norman Nolan had 31 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1997-11-19: Virginia Cavaliers handled William & Mary Tribe 59–45. Norman Nolan led the winners with 17 points. Randy Bracy had 18 for William & Mary Tribe.

1997-11-22: Behind Curtis Staples's 23 points, Virginia Cavaliers pulled away from George Mason 60–45. Ahmad Dorsett had 12 for George Mason. Norman Nolan grabbed 16 rebounds.

1997-11-25: Virginia Cavaliers got past Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 64–57 as Curtis Staples scored a team-high 19. K. Marciulionis had 16 for Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens.

1997-12-02: Behind Norman Nolan's 17 points, Virginia Cavaliers defeated Appalachian State 62–54. Marshall Phillips had 13 for Appalachian State.

1997-12-06: Behind Trajan Langdon's 22 points, Duke Blue Devils rolled past Virginia Cavaliers 103–59. Norman Nolan had 18 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1997-12-10: Connecticut Huskies handled Virginia Cavaliers 74–63. Richard Hamilton led the winners with 33 points. Norman Nolan had 16 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1997-12-22: Behind Curtis Staples's 23 points, Virginia Cavaliers rolled past VMI Keydets 92–55. Richard Bruce had 13 for VMI Keydets.

1997-12-27: Nebraska Cornhuskers beat Virginia Cavaliers 80–65 as Tyronn Lue scored a team-high 36. Norman Nolan had 23 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1997-12-29: Virginia Cavaliers handled Brigham Young Cougars 72–54. Norman Nolan led the winners with 24 points. Ron Selleaze had 20 for Brigham Young Cougars.

1997-12-30: Behind Denmark Reid's 21 points, New Mexico State Aggies defeated Virginia Cavaliers 87–82. Norman Nolan had 24 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-01-07: Liberty Flames got past Virginia Cavaliers 69–64 as Larry Jackson scored a team-high 23. Norman Nolan had 30 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-01-10: Behind Antawn Jamison's 26 points, North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Virginia Cavaliers 81–73. Norman Nolan had 29 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-01-12: Behind Norman Nolan's 20 points, Virginia Cavaliers pulled away from Virginia Tech Hokies 69–55. Jenis Grindstaff had 13 for Virginia Tech Hokies.

1998-01-15: Georgia Tech handled Virginia Cavaliers 83–65. Matt Harpring led the winners with 22 points. Norman Nolan had 19 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-01-18: Virginia Cavaliers survived N.C. State 59–56 as Norman Nolan scored a team-high 35. C.C. Harrison had 19 for N.C. State.

1998-01-20: Clemson Tigers handled Virginia Cavaliers 69–52. Greg Buckner led the winners with 19 points. Colin Ducharme had 16 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-01-24: Duke Blue Devils beat Virginia Cavaliers 72–65. Roshown McLeod led the winners with 16 points. Norman Nolan had 22 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-01-27: Wake Forest Demon Deacons got past Virginia Cavaliers 62–55 as Robert O'Kelley scored a team-high 20. Curtis Staples had 24 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-02-01: Behind Rodney Elliott's 17 points, Maryland Terrapins defeated Virginia Cavaliers 77–70. Curtis Staples had 25 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-02-04: Behind Terrell Baker's 17 points, Florida State Seminoles defeated Virginia Cavaliers 71–63. Norman Nolan had 26 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-02-11: North Carolina Tar Heels handled Virginia Cavaliers 60–45. Antawn Jamison led the winners with 19 points. Curtis Staples had 21 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-02-14: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets beat Virginia Cavaliers 105–86 as Matt Harpring scored a team-high 21. Curtis Staples had 31 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-02-18: NC State Wolfpack handled Virginia Cavaliers 74–55. Kenny Inge led the winners with 17 points. Norman Nolan had 26 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-02-21: Virginia Cavaliers got past Clemson Tigers 78–74 as Curtis Staples scored a team-high 28. Terrell McIntyre had 28 for Clemson Tigers.

1998-02-24: Maryland Terrapins beat Virginia Cavaliers 74–66. Rodney Elliott led the winners with 14 points. Norman Nolan had 26 for Virginia Cavaliers. Norman Nolan grabbed 15 rebounds.

1998-02-28: Behind Randell Jackson's 17 points, Florida State Seminoles rolled past Virginia Cavaliers 88–63. Norman Nolan had 24 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1998-03-05: Behind Roshown McLeod's 14 points, Duke Blue Devils rolled past Virginia Cavaliers 63–41. Norman Nolan had 13 for Virginia Cavaliers. Norman Nolan grabbed 15 rebounds.

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