Virginia head coach Tony Bennett went to his knees at the end of the first half of the Cavaliers game against Hampton in the NCAA tournament. He had to be helped to the locker room right before halftime.
Bennett returned to the sidelines for the start of the second half. He reportedly was dehydrated but appears to be okay.
Virginia is the one seed in the Midwest and one of the favorites to have a long run in the tournament. The Cavaliers were leading Hampton by 19 points at halftime. According to USA Today, Bennett left for the locker room with five seconds remaining in the first half.
Tony Bennett back on the floor after fainting at half.
Big story at the half is status of #UVa coach Tony Bennett, who collapsed during first half and was escorted from floor.
Big story at the half is status of #UVa coach Tony Bennett, who collapsed during first half and was escorted from floor.
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