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Softball takes two of three at tournament

Virginia's softball team won two of three games in the Triangle Classic Sunday. Virginia beat both East Carolina and Illinois by a score of 1-0. Cavalier pitcher Val Sevilla, who pitched a no-hitter against the ECU Pirates and hit .500 over the weekend's seven games, made the All-Tournament team.

Against Tennessee, Virginia could not overcome a 3-0 deficit in the fourth inning. Despite five innings of relief pitching by Sevilla, who gave up only two hits, the Cavaliers fell 3-1 to the Volunteers.

Virginia lapped by Tigers, Georgia Tech at ACC Championships

Virginia's men's and women's indoor track and field teams competed in the ACC Championships last weekend. In the men's championships, Clemson took the title while Virginia tied Duke for seventh place. Georgia Tech won the women's championships and the Virginia women's team tied Florida State for fifth.

Groh announces coaching reorganization

Virginia football coach Al Groh announced changes to his assistant coaching staff yesterday.

Groh focused Danny Rocco's responsibilities by transferring the job of recruiting coordinator to Mike London, the defensive line coach. Rocco's role now will be limited to assistant head coach and outside linebackers coach.

Groh said he needed more help from Rocco administratively, and that the switches will maximize the leadership and coaching potential of his staff.

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