In the first few seconds of the game, it looked as if both Virginia (13-7, 2-6) and Virginia Tech (15-5, 2-5) would run each other off the court.
Of the many possible athletic activities available to Virginia students year-round, a handful of students choose to subject their bodies to the physical challenges of ice hockey for "the love of the game." The Virginia men's ice hockey club trains long before their season begins -- in the chilly days of September -- and ends in the warmer spring days of March.
With 1:52 left in the first half, a succession of plays began that were indicative of the entire women's basketball game.
Of the many Debbie Ryan-isms, one stands out the most in these tough two weeks of play. "[Just] keep taking one game at a time," junior center Siedah Williams said.
In the quieter and less publicized world of club sports, at the end of last year, one club sports team finally overcame a 25-year championship drought.
Most people would agree that there are correct and incorrect things to say after a game. When it comes to heartbreaking losses, however, the fine line between them becomes less detectable.
Before the start of Monday's 78-59 upset of No. 18 Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, sophomore guard Takisha Granberry experienced a situation she had not faced all season --sitting on the bench during the opening minutes of the game. "Takisha and I talked earlier after the N.C.
BLACKSBURG, VA. -- By posting her third career double-double -- 19 points and 12 rebounds -- freshman forward Laura Littles helped lead the Cavaliers to a 78-59 win over instate rival Virginia Tech Monday night. When asked what it felt like to win with such a strong performance as a freshman, Virginia forward Lyndra Littles quickly delivered an answer that brought a broad smile to Virginia coach Debbie Ryan's face. "Coach always reminds us that there is no age in basketball," Littles said.
At the ripe age of 32, former Virginia men's soccer star Claudio Reyna already has accumulated accomplishments and honors that even he never imagined possible. "Who would have believed that I would have had this many appearances?" Reyna said.
At the ripe age of 32, former Virginia men's soccer star Claudio Reyna already has accumulated accomplishments and honors that even he never imagined possible. "Who would have believed that I would have had this many appearances?" Reyna said.
