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(06/18/24 11:35pm)
No. 12 seed Virginia baseball saw its season come to an end Sunday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb. in a 7-3 loss to No. 8 seed Florida State. The Cavaliers (46-17, 18-12 ACC) faced elimination from the College World Series after a 3-2 walkoff loss to No. 4 seed North Carolina placed them in the loser’s bracket of their group Friday. In a must-win situation, Virginia saw similar results to its exit from the ACC Tournament, also at the hands of the Seminoles (48-16, 17-12 ACC), in which it was overpowered on both sides of the ball. With the loss, the Cavaliers have now been swept out of two consecutive College World Series and have won just one game in their last three trips to Omaha since 2021.
(06/14/24 2:33am)
Virginia is all set to open College World Series play. The Cavaliers will arrive in Omaha, Neb. rejuvenated by improved pitching and will face off against fierce conference rivals. For Coach Brian O’Connor though, Charles Schwab Field may as well be a second office. In addition to College World Series trips as a player at Creighton and as an assistant coach for Notre Dame, this season marks Virginia’s seventh overall appearance and its third in the last four years, all under O’Connor’s steady leadership. Despite the familiar territory, in comments to the media Tuesday afternoon, he discussed his excitement at the opportunity while emphasizing that Omaha is just a destination, not the goal.
(06/08/24 2:11pm)
No. 12 Virginia baseball hosted Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regionals at Disharoon Park against Kansas State Friday evening. The Cavaliers (45-15, 18-12 ACC) swept their way through the Charlottesville Regional last week to advance, while the Wildcats (35-25, 15-15 Big 12) emerged victorious out of the Fayetteville Regional as underdogs, toppling No. 5 Arkansas in the process. Sophomore pitcher Evan Blanco received the nod for Virginia in the first game of the best-of-three series, pitching seven strong innings to lead the Cavaliers to a crucial 7-4 victory.
(06/01/24 2:21am)
After earning the No. 12 overall seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, Virginia baseball hosted Pennsylvania in the first game of the Charlottesville Regional at Disharoon Park Friday afternoon. The Cavaliers (42-15, 18-12 ACC) arrived fresh off an early exit from the ACC Tournament in pool play, while the Quakers (24-24, 11-10 Ivy League) secured a berth in the NCAA Tournament by way of a miracle conference championship run. While Virginia failed to produce to its typically high offensive standards, the Cavaliers were rock solid on the mound and secured an understated 4-2 victory.
(05/14/24 5:02am)
No. 10 Virginia’s five-game winning streak came to an untimely halt in this weekend’s series against No. 23 NC State. The Cavaliers (37-14, 15-12 ACC) bookended the weekend with costly losses to the Wolfpack (29-19, 15-11 ACC) in which the bullpen underperformed — a recurring issue this season. Though individual performances shone and Virginia picked up a meaningful win Saturday afternoon, the team’s postseason outlook remains in flux.
(05/15/24 5:09am)
Four years ago on move in day, I arrived at the University with a million questions racing through my mind. As my parents finished helping me unpack and left, I sat back and pondered, a mix of excitement and nerves. Could I actually live on my own? Yes! Could I find a community and navigate learning amid COVID-19? Yes! Would the men’s basketball team build on the momentum of the 2019 National Championship and continue to shine in March while I’m here? Um …
(04/12/24 2:20am)
Virginia Athletics emcee Jamar Hicks has become a staple at sporting events in Charlottesville over the past few years. Hicks is easily recognized at Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena by his enthusiastic announcer’s voice and bright orange pants, and thanks to him, students and fans alike can expect to be thoroughly entertained throughout their gameday experience. While every Virginia men’s basketball and football game is played alongside Hicks’ booming voice, sometimes the most difficult moments on the court or the field are when Hicks shines brightest.
(03/28/24 7:02am)
After hosting Georgetown for a 15-6 midweek rout, No. 9 Virginia baseball headed north for a three-game weekend set against Pittsburgh at Charles L. Cost Field. The Panthers (11-11, 1-8 ACC) reside in the basement of the ACC Coastal standings, and the Cavaliers (21-4, 6-3 ACC) handled them with ease, outscoring them 36-8 on the weekend.
(03/21/24 4:55am)
After a disappointing series loss to open ACC play against unranked Miami last weekend, No. 14 Virginia baseball bounced back to win two out of three games against No. 7 Wake Forest at Disharoon Park this weekend. The Cavaliers (16-4, 3-3 ACC) took the series opener and walked off their third match over the Demon Deacons (13-6, 2-4 ACC), though they dropped Saturday’s contest 9-3. Despite the net positive outcome, Virginia yielded 29 runs to Wake Forest — proof of both a highly resilient offense and pitchers still seeking answers on the mound.
(02/20/24 2:19am)
No. 14 Virginia baseball kicked off its season this weekend at Disharoon Park, hosting Hofstra for a three-game set. Expectations are high for the Cavaliers (3-0, 0-0 ACC) this year following a trip to Omaha, Neb. last season, despite the departure of a few key pieces by way of graduation and the MLB Draft. Virginia swept the series with a dominant offensive showing, scoring 42 total runs — half of which came in Saturday’s 21-3 crushing of the Pride (0-3, 0-0 CAA). However, the Cavaliers’ pitching staff stumbled out of the gate, keeping Friday and Sunday’s contest close to the final outs.
(11/02/23 3:17am)
Fans flocked to John Paul Jones Arena to passionately root on Virginia in a tightly contested Smithfield Commonwealth Clash matchup last weekend. However, the Cavalier faithful were not there to support the men’s or women’s basketball teams as usual — instead, they were treated to an intense five-set victory for Virginia’s volleyball team over rival Virginia Tech.
(09/25/23 2:10pm)
The Paramount Theater hosted more than just a screening Saturday night. “Go On, Be Brave” was instead a celebration of endurance and tenacity. The nearly full house was treated to a pair of films that showed how pushing limits and breaking boundaries in the face of adversity can lead to empowerment and triumph.
(09/08/23 12:00pm)
With four games under its belt in the 2023 season, No. 6 Virginia field hockey looks primed to take a leap forward, even as the standard for the program is remarkably high. Though the Cavaliers (3-1, 0-0 ACC) regularly field a top 10 squad that dominates in the regular season, postseason woes have defined their recent years. Their main opposition has come in the form of conference rival and reigning NCAA Champions No. 2 North Carolina. The Tar Heels (3-1, 0-0 ACC) have stifled Virginia’s ACC Championship aspirations four times in the past six seasons. However, this year the Cavaliers have shown that they have a chance to change the narrative and reclaim the conference title for the first time since 2016 — and maybe go further still.
(09/02/23 6:33pm)
Following the November shooting on Grounds that claimed the lives of Virginia football players Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D’Sean Perry, the athletic department has worked tirelessly to ensure their legacies are honored. Ahead of Saturday afternoon’s kickoff that marks the Cavaliers’ first time taking the field since the tragedy, the team announced jersey patches for players wearing the numbers 1, 15 and 41 — the former numbers of Davis Jr., Chandler and Perry.
(06/14/23 10:13pm)
No. 7 Virginia baseball clinched a berth to the College World Series over the weekend, marking its sixth appearance in Omaha, Neb. in program history. While the Cavaliers (50-13, 19-11 ACC) dominated the competition for most of the season, the path to compete for a national championship was not always certain. What at one point looked like a disappointing repeat of the 2022 season where Virginia could not overcome late season struggles and fell in the Regional round turned into exhilaration at Disharoon Park Sunday afternoon.
(05/08/23 9:25pm)
Virginia and college athletics royalty assembled in John Paul Jones Arena Saturday afternoon to commemorate former Virginia men’s basketball coach Terry Holland’s life, share fond memories and celebrate his many achievements. Holland passed away in late February at the age of 80 after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
(03/16/23 5:28am)
Jacob Tisdale: Hi Ben, thanks so much for taking the time to talk with us. A D1 basketball player’s schedule is surely a ton to handle, so it means a lot. How are you doing?
(11/19/22 1:27am)
The ACC announced Wednesday how it will demonstrate solidarity with Virginia’s football program in the wake of Sunday night’s shooting that claimed the lives of Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry and Devin Chandler. All three were members of the Virginia football team. Two other students, including junior running back Mike Hollins and Marlee Morgan, were also injured in the shooting.
(11/10/22 8:02pm)
Graduate student forward Sam Brunelle is no stranger to John Paul Jones Arena. She grew up a short drive away in Greene County, Va. and became a Virginia women’s basketball fan at the tail end of legendary Coach Debbie Ryan’s tenure. As she grew up, Brunelle made frequent trips to John Paul Jones with her family, getting so close to the program that she even served as a ball girl, dreaming of the day she might get the chance to take the court herself in an orange and blue uniform.
(09/01/22 8:14pm)
Kim Kirschnick has been leading Virginia’s football team onto the field on horseback as the mounted Cavalier for over two decades. When Kirschnick announced he would be stepping down last year, an extensive hunt for his replacement went underway. As it turns out, his successor had been spending her weekdays as the interim dean of students.
