2001-02 Virginia Cavaliers — schedule and results

The 2001-02 Virginia Cavaliers went 17-12 (7-9 in the ACC) under head coach Pete Gillen. The team peaked at #4 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 13.24.

Game-by-game results (29 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
2001-11-16vs Wagner SeahawksW 105–74University Hall
2001-11-18vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersW 85–62University Hall
2001-11-21vs Howard BisonW 115–66University Hall
2001-12-01vs Virginia Tech HokiesW 69–61University Hall
2001-12-08neutral Auburn TigersW 77–72BJCC Arena
2001-12-17vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersW 74–54University Hall
2001-12-20at Georgetown HoyasW 61–55Verizon Center
2001-12-23vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsW 76–68University Hall
2001-12-30vs Grambling TigersW 112–67University Hall
2002-01-05vs NC State WolfpackL 74–81University Hall
2002-01-08at Clemson TigersL 52–68Littlejohn Coliseum
2002-01-12at North Carolina Tar HeelsW 71–67Dean Smith Center
2002-01-15vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsW 86–74University Hall
2002-01-20vs Florida State SeminolesW 91–74University Hall
2002-01-22at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsW 69–65Alexander Memorial Coliseum
2002-01-24vs VMI KeydetsW 93–59University Hall
2002-01-27at Duke Blue DevilsL 81–94Cameron Indoor Stadium
2002-01-31vs Maryland TerrapinsL 87–91University Hall
2002-02-03at Missouri TigersL 77–81Hearnes Center
2002-02-06at NC State WolfpackL 68–85Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena
2002-02-10vs Clemson TigersW 85–71University Hall
2002-02-12vs North Carolina Tar HeelsW 73–63University Hall
2002-02-17at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsL 70–92Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
2002-02-20at Florida State SeminolesL 59–66Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
2002-02-23vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsL 80–82University Hall
2002-02-28vs Duke Blue DevilsW 87–84University Hall
2002-03-03at Maryland TerrapinsL 92–112Cole Fieldhouse
2002-03-08neutral NC State WolfpackL 72–92Charlotte Coliseum (II)
2002-03-13vs South Carolina GamecocksL 67–74University Hall

Game recaps

2001-11-16: Virginia Cavaliers routed Wagner 105–74. Chris Williams led the winners with 26 points. Jermaine Hall had 18 for Wagner.

2001-11-18: Behind Roger Mason Jr.'s 20 points, Virginia Cavaliers rolled past East Tennessee St. 85–62. Jerald Fields had 12 for East Tennessee St.

2001-11-21: Virginia Cavaliers blew out Howard Bison 115–66 as Chris Williams scored a team-high 22. Ron Williamson had 18 for Howard Bison.

2001-12-01: Behind Roger Mason Jr.'s 22 points, Virginia Cavaliers defeated Virginia Tech 69–61. Bryant Matthews had 12 for Virginia Tech. Carlton Carter grabbed 15 rebounds.

2001-12-08: Virginia Cavaliers got past Auburn Tigers 77–72 as Roger Mason scored a team-high 18. Brandon Robinson had 15 for Auburn Tigers.

2001-12-17: Behind Travis Watson's 16 points, Virginia Cavaliers rolled past Charleston Southern 74–54. Gene Granger had 13 for Charleston Southern.

2001-12-20: Virginia Cavaliers got past Georgetown Hoyas 61–55 as Chris Williams scored a team-high 17. Tony Bethel had 12 for Georgetown Hoyas.

2001-12-23: Behind Travis Watson's 18 points, Virginia Cavaliers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 76–68. Jerome Coleman had 16 for Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Travis Watson grabbed 15 rebounds.

2001-12-30: Virginia Cavaliers blew out Grambling State Tigers 112–67 as Travis Watson scored a team-high 17. Nick Hall had 19 for Grambling State Tigers.

2002-01-05: N.C. State Wolfpack beat Virginia Cavaliers 81–74. Julius Hodge led the winners with 21 points. Travis Watson had 20 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2002-01-08: Clemson Tigers beat Virginia Cavaliers 68–52 as McKnight, Jamar scored a team-high 25. Mason Jr., Roger had 19 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2002-01-12: Virginia Cavaliers got past North Carolina Tar Heels 71–67 as Roger Mason Jr. scored a team-high 17. Kris Lang had 18 for North Carolina Tar Heels.

2002-01-15: Behind Roger Mason, Jr.'s 25 points, Virginia Cavaliers pulled away from Wake Forest Demon Deacons 86–74. Josh Howard had 19 for Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Travis Watson grabbed 17 rebounds.

2002-01-20: Virginia Cavaliers handled Florida State Seminoles 91–74. Chris Williams led the winners with 24 points. Monte Cummings had 19 for Florida State Seminoles. Travis Watson grabbed 15 rebounds.

2002-01-22: Virginia Cavaliers got past Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 69–65 as Elton Brown scored a team-high 20. Clarence Moore had 15 for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

2002-01-24: Virginia Cavaliers blew out VMI 93–59 as J.C. Mathis scored a team-high 20. Jason Conley had 25 for VMI. J.C. Mathis grabbed 15 rebounds.

2002-01-27: Duke Blue Devils beat Virginia Cavaliers 94–81 as Jason Williams scored a team-high 27. Roger Mason had 15 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2002-01-31: Maryland Terrapins got past Virginia Cavaliers 91–87 as Byron Mouton scored a team-high 21. Roger Mason, Jr. had 29 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2002-02-03: Behind Kareem Rush's 26 points, Missouri Tigers defeated Virginia Cavaliers 81–77. Chris Williams had 18 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2002-02-06: NC State Wolfpack beat Virginia Cavaliers 85–68 as Anthony Grundy scored a team-high 25. Travis Watson had 29 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2002-02-10: Virginia Cavaliers beat Clemson Tigers 85–71 as Roger Mason Jr. scored a team-high 23. Jamar McKnight had 18 for Clemson Tigers.

2002-02-12: Virginia Cavaliers handled North Carolina Tar Heels 73–63. Chris Williams led the winners with 18 points. Kris Lang had 19 for North Carolina Tar Heels.

2002-02-17: Wake Forest routed Virginia Cavaliers 92–70. Darius Songaila led the winners with 30 points. Roger Mason had 31 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2002-02-20: Behind Monte Cummings's 21 points, Florida State Seminoles defeated Virginia Cavaliers 66–59. Roger Mason Jr. had 19 for Virginia Cavaliers. Nigel Dixon grabbed 15 rebounds.

2002-02-23: Georgia Tech survived Virginia Cavaliers 82–80 as Tony Akins scored a team-high 23. Roger Mason, Jr. had 19 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2002-02-28: Behind Roger Mason Jr.'s 22 points, Virginia Cavaliers held off Duke Blue Devils 87–84. Carlos Boozer had 33 for Duke Blue Devils.

2002-03-03: Maryland Terrapins routed Virginia Cavaliers 112–92. Juan Dixon led the winners with 23 points. Chris Williams had 28 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2002-03-08: NC State Wolfpack blew out Virginia Cavaliers 92–72 as Anthony Grundy scored a team-high 32. Roger Mason had 24 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2002-03-13: South Carolina beat Virginia Cavaliers 74–67. Rolando Howell led the winners with 24 points. Travis Watson had 26 for Virginia Cavaliers.

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