Serena Williams' husband salutes UVA women's basketball team for making his 'dark' week brighter with big win over Clemson

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian; ( Source - Getty Images)
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian; ( Source - Getty Images)

Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, recently celebrated the Virginia Women's Basketball team's triumph over Clemson in the 2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Moreover, Virginia's victory brightened what had apparently been a 'dark' week for Ohanian.

The Virginia Cavaliers secured a hard-fought 67-60 victory over Clemson, with star player Kymora Johnson scoring a game-high 28 points with 6 assists, 2 steals, and 2 rebounds. Additionally, Olivia McGhee provided valuable support, adding 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting. For Clemson, Mia Moore was a key performer, finishing with 20 points, while Hannah Kohn chipped in with 17 points.

Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, a staunch advocate of women's sports and an alumnus of the University of Virginia, was thrilled by the team's incredible triumph. He shared Virginia Women's Basketball's X post and wrote:

"Small ray of sunshine on a dark week - great job, ladies."

A few days ago, Virginia Women's Basketball, part of UVA's athletic program, claimed their first win of the season, defeating Wake Forest 69-46, with another valuable contribution of 16 points from Johnson. Ohanian, also expressed happiness online with their performance.

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Reddit co-founder pledged a significant donation to the University of Virginia's basketball program, though the exact amount was not disclosed.

This donation marked the largest ever made to the Cavalier women’s basketball program and the second-largest to UVA’s women’s athletics. Ohanian later shared that the amount surpassed one million dollars.


"Women's college basketball is up next": Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian

Alexis Ohanian at Sportico's Invest in Sports New York - Image Source: Getty
Alexis Ohanian at Sportico's Invest in Sports New York - Image Source: Getty

Speaking on the 'Best of Both Worlds' podcast, Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, voiced concerns about the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) under-investment in women's college sports.

The 41-year-old emphasized the potential of women's sports and shared his desire to invest in women's college basketball. He shared the clip from the interview and wrote:

"Women's college basketball is up next, I'll tell you that right now. @Flaujae asked if I'd considered investing in the WNBA, but my sights are set on NCAA Women's Basketball."

The tech entrepreneur supported women's sports, highlighting his recent announcement of a multi-year investment in the University of Virginia Women's Basketball team.

"It's not just talk – look no further than my recent announcement that my first big investment into the space will be with a multi-year commitment to @UVAWomensHoops," he added.

Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, is an avid sports enthusiast who has also invested in NWSL's Angel City FC and the Los Angeles Golf Club.

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