The Virginia volleyball team placed third yesterday in its season-opening tournament, the Texas A&M/McDonald's Invitational. The Cavaliers lost their final match to the overall winners of the tournament, the Texas A&M Aggies, 3-0.
Sophomore outside hitters Beth Shelton and Sarah Kirkwood both were named to the All-Tournament team, while Laura Jones of Texas A&M was recognized as tournament MVP.
Virginia faces Dayton next in the opening match of the Marriot Flyer invitational Sept. 9.