The Virginia Cavaliers women's basketball team represents the

University of Virginia The University of Virginia (UVA) is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia. Founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, the university is ranked among the top academic institutions in the United States, with highly selective ad ...

in women's

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. The school competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Cavaliers play home basketball games at

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in Charlottesville, Virginia. They are currently coached by

Amaka Agugua-Hamilton Amaka Agugua-Hamilton (born April 13, 1983) is the current head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers women's basketball team. Hofstra statistics Source Missouri State Amaka Agugua-Hamilton was introduced as the head coach of the Missouri Sta ...

, who was hired on March 21, 2022.

Season records since 1990

The Cavaliers reached the Final Four in three consecutive seasons, reaching the title game in 1991, losing 70–67 to

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in overtime.

NCAA tournament results

The Cavaliers have appeared in 25 NCAA Tournaments, with a record of 34-25.

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