2011-12 Virginia Cavaliers basketball — schedule and results

The 2011-12 Virginia Cavaliers went 22-10 (9-7 in the ACC) under head coach Tony Bennett. The team peaked at #15 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 12.51.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 32 games from this season: 13–3 at home, 7–4 on the road, and 2–3 on neutral courts. The Cavaliers scored 62.5 points per game and allowed 54.2 (+8.3 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 12 games, from Nov 19, 2011 to Jan 7, 2012. The most lopsided win was 75–38 over South Carolina State Bulldogs on Nov 13, 2011; the heaviest defeat was 71–45 to Florida Gators on Mar 16, 2012. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Miami (FL) Hurricanes (52–51). 1 game went to overtime.

Among Virginia Cavaliers' 118 recorded seasons, 2011-12's .688 winning percentage ranks 37th. Previous season: 2010-11 Cavaliers (16–15). Next season: 2012-13 Cavaliers (23–12).

Game-by-game results (32 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
2011-11-13	vs South Carolina State Bulldogs	W 75–38	John Paul Jones Arena
2011-11-15	vs Winthrop Eagles	W 69–48	John Paul Jones Arena
2011-11-18	neutral TCU Horned Frogs	L 55–57	Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center
2011-11-19	neutral Drexel Dragons	W 49–35	Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center
2011-11-21	neutral Drake Bulldogs	W 60–52	Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center
2011-11-25	vs Green Bay Phoenix	W 68–42	John Paul Jones Arena
2011-11-29	vs Michigan Wolverines	W 70–58	John Paul Jones Arena
2011-12-03	vs Longwood Lancers	W 86–53	John Paul Jones Arena
2011-12-06	vs George Mason Patriots	W 68–48	John Paul Jones Arena
2011-12-18	at Oregon Ducks	W 67–54	Matthew Knight Arena
2011-12-21	at Seattle U Redhawks	W 83–77	KeyArena at Seattle Center
2011-12-27	vs Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks	W 69–42	John Paul Jones Arena
2011-12-30	vs Towson Tigers	W 57–50	John Paul Jones Arena
2012-01-02	at LSU Tigers	W 57–52	Maravich Assembly Center
2012-01-07	vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes	W 52–51	John Paul Jones Arena
2012-01-12	at Duke Blue Devils	L 58–61	Cameron Indoor Stadium
2012-01-19	at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	W 70–38	Philips Arena
2012-01-22	vs Virginia Tech Hokies	L 45–47	John Paul Jones Arena
2012-01-26	vs Boston College Eagles	W 66–49	John Paul Jones Arena
2012-01-28	at NC State Wolfpack	W 61–60	RBC Arena
2012-01-31	vs Clemson Tigers	W 65–61	John Paul Jones Arena
2012-02-04	at Florida State Seminoles	L 55–58	Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
2012-02-08	vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons	W 68–44	John Paul Jones Arena
2012-02-11	at North Carolina Tar Heels	L 52–70	Dean Smith Center
2012-02-14	at Clemson Tigers	L 48–60	Littlejohn Coliseum
2012-02-18	vs Maryland Terrapins	W 71–44	John Paul Jones Arena
2012-02-21	at Virginia Tech Hokies	W 61–59	Cassell Coliseum
2012-02-25	vs North Carolina Tar Heels	L 51–54	John Paul Jones Arena
2012-03-01	vs Florida State Seminoles	L 60–63	John Paul Jones Arena
2012-03-04	at Maryland Terrapins	W 75–72 (OTOT)	Comcast Center
2012-03-09	neutral NC State Wolfpack	L 64–67
2012-03-16	neutral Florida Gators	L 45–71	CenturyLink Center Omaha

Game recaps

2011-11-13: Virginia Cavaliers blew out South Carolina State 75–38 as Joe Harris scored a team-high 13. Sanders, Omar had 13 for South Carolina State. Mike Scott grabbed 15 rebounds.

2011-11-15: Virginia Cavaliers blew out Winthrop 69–48 as Mike Scott scored a team-high 18. Middleton, Reggie had 16 for Winthrop.

2011-11-18: Behind THORNS, Hank's 16 points, TCU Horned Frogs held off Virginia Cavaliers 57–55. Mike Scott had 13 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2011-11-19: Virginia Cavaliers beat Drexel 49–35 as Mike Scott scored a team-high 21. MASSENAT, Frantz had 12 for Drexel.

2011-11-21: Virginia Cavaliers got past Drake 60–52 as Joe Harris scored a team-high 18. SIMONS, Ben had 14 for Drake.

2011-11-25: Virginia Cavaliers blew out Green Bay 68–42 as Mike Scott scored a team-high 15.

2011-11-29: Virginia handled Michigan Wolverines 70–58. Scott,Mike led the winners with 18 points. Novak, Zack had 12 for Michigan Wolverines.

2011-12-03: Virginia routed Longwood Lancers 86–53. Scott,Mike led the winners with 20 points. Carter, Antwan had 17 for Longwood Lancers.

2011-12-06: Virginia Cavaliers blew out George Mason 68–48 as Sammy Zeglinski scored a team-high 18.

2011-12-18: Virginia Cavaliers beat Oregon 67–54 as Mike Scott scored a team-high 17. Joseph, Devoe had 16 for Oregon.

2011-12-21: Behind Mike Scott's 33 points, Virginia Cavaliers defeated Seattle U Redhawks 83–77. Broussard, Aaron had 29 for Seattle U Redhawks.

2011-12-27: Virginia Cavaliers blew out Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 69–42 as Mike Scott scored a team-high 17.

2011-12-30: Behind Sammy Zeglinski's 20 points, Virginia Cavaliers defeated Towson 57–50. Walden,Kris had 15 for Towson.

2012-01-02: Virginia Cavaliers got past LSU Tigers 57–52 as Sammy Zeglinski scored a team-high 17. HAMILTON, Justin had 21 for LSU Tigers.

2012-01-07: Virginia Cavaliers edged Miami (FL) Hurricanes 52–51. Mike Scott led the winners with 23 points. Kadji,Kenny had 14 for Miami (FL) Hurricanes.

2012-01-12: Behind Mason Plumlee's 12 points, Duke held off Virginia Cavaliers 61–58. Mike Scott had 23 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2012-01-19: Virginia Cavaliers blew out Georgia Tech 70–38 as Mike Scott scored a team-high 18. Holsey,Kammeon had 12 for Georgia Tech.

2012-01-26: Behind Mike Scott's 18 points, Virginia Cavaliers pulled away from Boston College 66–49. Anderson,Ryan had 12 for Boston College.

2012-01-31: Virginia Cavaliers beat Clemson 65–61. Mike Scott led the winners with 23 points. Booker,Devin had 16 for Clemson.

2012-02-04: Florida State survived Virginia Cavaliers 58–55 as White,Okaro scored a team-high 13. Mike Scott had 16 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2012-02-08: Virginia Cavaliers blew out Wake Forest 68–44 as Mike Scott scored a team-high 19. McKie,Travis had 16 for Wake Forest.

2012-02-11: North Carolina handled Virginia Cavaliers 70–52. Zeller,Tyler led the winners with 25 points. Mike Scott had 18 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2012-02-14: Clemson beat Virginia Cavaliers 60–48 as Smith, Tanner scored a team-high 13. Jontel Evans had 17 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2012-02-18: Behind Mike Scott's 25 points, Virginia Cavaliers rolled past Maryland 71–44. Stoglin,Terrell had 14 for Maryland.

2012-02-21: Virginia Cavaliers survived Virginia Tech 61–59 as Mike Scott scored a team-high 20. Erick Green had 19 for Virginia Tech.

2012-02-25: North Carolina survived Virginia Cavaliers 54–51 as Zeller,Tyler scored a team-high 20. Jontel Evans had 13 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2012-03-01: Florida State edged Virginia Cavaliers 63–60. Miller,Ian led the winners with 18 points. Mike Scott had 28 for Virginia Cavaliers.

2012-03-04: Virginia Cavaliers edged Maryland 75–72. Mike Scott led the winners with 35 points. Terrell Stoglin had 25 for Maryland.

2012-03-09: NC State Wolfpack survived Virginia Cavaliers 67–64 as Leslie,CJ scored a team-high 19. Mike Scott had 23 for Virginia Cavaliers.

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