Xander Tilock

Joined: May 29, 2026

Xander Tilock serves as the lead editor for Virginia on SI. He previously spent four years as a Senior Writer/Sports Editor for The Cavalier Daily, where he authored the publication’s most articles since 2017 and was named Literary Writer of the Year in 2023. Xander has been referenced on ACC Network, Yahoo Sports, Sirius XM ACC Radio, UVA Today, The Virginian-Pilot, and dozens of other publications nationwide. Outside of journalistic endeavors, Xander graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia in 2026. He is also a proud owner of the Green Bay Packers — and for a final twist, you can find him acting, writing, directing, and producing films and plays. Follow Xander on X @xandertilock

Oct 10, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers players take to the field prior to their game against the Syracuse Orange at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Mar 14, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer (2) dribbles against Virginia Cavaliers guard Chance Mallory (2) during the men's ACC Conference Tournament Championship at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Oct 10, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Syracuse Orange wide receiver Umari Hatcher (2) catches a touchdown pass as Virginia Cavaliers defensive back Donavon Platt (2) defends during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Tre Holloman (5) with the ball as Virginia Cavaliers forward Thijs de Ridder (28) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Feb 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers forward Thijs de Ridder (28) reacts after a play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

It is not often that a player with First Team All-ACC honors remains with the team the following year. Often, those players head to the NBA after receiving dist

Aug 29, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Omillio Agard (20) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn Images

Tuesday, Coach Tony Elliott confirmed that starting cornerback Omillio Agard tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Agard missed the Syracuse g

Virginia Cavaliers wide receivers celebrate a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange.

After a brutal defeat at Florida State, Virginia's season outlook took a major turn for the worse, according to ESPN's Football Power Index. The Cavaliers' win

Oct 10, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Jekail Middlebrook (21) celebrates with Cavaliers quarterback Beau Pribula (7) after scoring a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Halfway through the 2026 regular season, Virginia sits at 4-2 and is sixth in the ACC. It has been a strange campaign in which the Cavaliers have three dominant

Oct 10, 2026; Charlottesville, Va.: Virginia Cavaliers running back Jekail Middlebrook (21) celebrates after scoring a second touchdown against the Syracuse Orange in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Coach Tony Elliott said he is not going to apologize for winning a football game. After all, a win is a win. The thing is, Virginia's victory over Syracuse was

Nov 23, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; SMU Mustangs running back Brashard Smith (1) carries the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Can Virginia capture an upset win for the first time this year? 1. The Mustangs are beatable, more so than in years past From a distant view, No. 24 SMU looks

Virginia Cavaliers Antonio Perrotta (44) and Reid Howard (3) celebrate at home plate.

Monday, the 2027 Virginia baseball schedule was officially released. There are some true heavyweight battles against recent College World Series programs, plus

Virginia men's basketball celebrates a shot against Richmond.

Great things are expected of this 2026-27 Virginia men's basketball team. Many analysts, such as CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, have predicted the Cavaliers to be a

Oct 10, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Jacquon Gibson (4) returns a kickoff as Syracuse Orange linebacker Gemaus Sackie (33) chases in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Virginia got back in the win column by beating Syracuse. It was expected that the Cavaliers would win comfortably. That did not happen. A rainstorm dragged this

Oct 10, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Syracuse Orange defensive back Demetres Samuel Jr. (1) defends a pass intended for Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Da'shawn Martin (18) in the third quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Cardiac Cavaliers are back. Well, at least to some extent. Virginia football provided some of the stress and excitement reminiscent of the 2025 season in it

Aug 29, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott exits the field following the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn Images

There times in this game in which Virginia looked like it was not going to be competitive. Then the Cavaliers won anyway. It was about belief, and complimentary

Oct 10, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Xay Davis (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

When it rains, it pours — and Virginia football has learned that the hard way. These Cavaliers (4-2, 2-1 ACC) have made self-inflicted errors that snowballed in

Xander Tilock

Joined: May 29, 2026

UVA Availability Report: Several Crucial Cavaliers Unlikely To Play at SMU

Three Reasons UVA Could Outperform Preseason ACC Ranking

What happened to Virginia's defense, and how can it be fixed?

UVA's Thijs De Ridder Voted Preseason ACC Player of the Year, Cavaliers Ranked No. 2

2026-27 Virginia Basketball Preview: Formidable Forwards

UVA injury updates: Virginia CB Omillio Agard out for season, others questionable for SMU

FPI Predicts Virginia vs. SMU Showdown, Updates UVA Win Total

Grading Virginia's key transfers halfway through the 2026 season

Biggest winners and losers from Virginia's win over Syracuse: UVA's ACC hopes are alive

Three reasons Virginia can beat SMU, three reasons it won't

Full 2027 Virginia baseball schedule confirmed, with in-state and heavyweight battles aplenty

Is Virginia's basketball KenPom ranking unfair, or a sign of things to come?

Grading Every Virginia Position Group After Week 6 win vs. Syracuse

The good, bad and ugly from UVA's rebound against the Orange

Important Notes and Quotes from Virginia's Tony Elliott after gritty win against Syracuse

After storm of struggles, Virginia finds season-salvaging 28-25 triumph over Syracuse