Virginia's track and field squad started its season strong, winning three events at the Charlotte 49er Invitational. The women's team qualified for the NCAA East Regional meet after setting many personal best marks.
All-American Inge Jorgenson set a personal best in the javelin, throwing a nationwide season-best of 178 feet and Erin Crawford won the 400 hurdles with a time of 59.6 seconds. Shannon Hawrylo led the women's distance team in the 3000 meters, finishing six minutes ahead of teammate Cheryl Carr.