The 2016–17 Virginia Cavaliers women's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Cavaliers, led by sixth year head coach

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, played their home games at

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and were members the

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. They finished the season 20–13, 7–9 in ACC play to finish in eighth place. They advanced in the quarterfinals of the ACC women's tournament, where they lost to Notre Dame. They were invited to the

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, where they defeated Saint Joseph's first round before losing to James Madison in the second round.

2016–17 media

Virginia Cavaliers Sports Network

The Virginia Cavaliers Sports Network will broadcast select Cavaliers games on

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. John Freeman, Larry Johnson, and Myron Ripley will provide the call for the games. Games not broadcast on WINA can be listened to online through Cavaliers Live at virginiasports.com.

Roster

Schedule

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Rankings

References

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2017 Women's National Invitation Tournament participants