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(05/06/22 7:44pm)
I can confidently say that I’m not the only one whose dreams have changed since arriving on Grounds as a wide-eyed first year. I’m also certain that I’m not the only one who struggled to comprehend that the things I once dreamt of were no longer my dreams.
(02/18/22 11:25pm)
When the weather warms up and spring approaches, Virginia fans know one thing — another season of Virginia baseball lies ahead. Last year, Virginia struggled in the first half of the regular season but redeemed itself, eventually earning a spot in Omaha, Neb. at the College World Series. There, Virginia made it past Tennessee and remained in after losing to Mississippi State — who ended up winning the title — but ended up exiting after failing to defeat Texas.
(02/11/22 4:13pm)
We’re only 52 years removed from 1970 — the first year in Virginia Athletics history when Black athletes were given scholarships and spots on the football roster.
(12/02/21 10:39pm)
I had an epiphany as the clock ran down to zero while I was sitting in the press box for the Virginia women’s soccer team’s third-round clash against BYU. The air was freezing cold, the team had just dropped the match — despite being favored to win — and I was watching multiple players break down on the pitch. I had only watched a total of four matches throughout the season, including that one, and I was distraught over the loss. I shed a few tears that I quickly wiped away, but I eventually realized that my tears were caused by more than just an empathetic sadness for the team.
(11/22/21 12:54am)
In Virginia’s biggest test of the NCAA Tournament thus far, it faced fourth-seeded, No. 13-ranked BYU. The Cavaliers (18-3-2, 8-0-2 ACC) fought until the end, but they ultimately failed to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities and lost the match to the Cougars (16-4-1, 8-1 WCC), who took a 1-0 lead early in the second period.
(11/19/21 5:09am)
Virginia took the field at Klöckner Stadium Thursday night in a second-round matchup with Milwaukee after defeating High Point last week. Both teams made it clear very early in the match that we would be in for an exciting 90 minutes, but the Cavaliers (18-2-2, 8-0-2 ACC) ultimately came out on top against the Panthers (19-2-0, 11-0 Horizon League) — winning by two goals and effectively eliminating Milwaukee from the NCAA Tournament.
(11/13/21 4:53pm)
On a chilling night at Klöckner Stadium, No. 1-seeded and No. 2-ranked Virginia took on High Point in the NCAA Tournament — marking only the second time in program history that these teams faced each other. Last time the Cavaliers (17-2-2, 8-0-2 ACC) met the Panthers (10-8-2, 8-2-0 Big South), they shut out them out 8-0. This time was not much different, as Virginia defeated High Point 6-0.
(11/13/21 3:54pm)
In the Round of 16 in the 2021 NCAA Tournament, the Virginia field hockey team lost to Maryland. The Cavaliers (12-9, 3-3 ACC) gave it a valiant effort, but the Terrapins (14-6, 4-4 B1G) proved to be too big a force to handle.
(10/14/21 11:53pm)
Just under three minutes into Virginia football’s season opener against William & Mary, sophomore kicker Justin Duenkel was given the opportunity to score the first three-pointer of his college career and put the Cavaliers on the board. After a solid snap, Duenkel sent the pigskin straight between the posts — giving Virginia a 3-0 advantage against the Tribe. A sea of Cavalier fans dressed in orange erupted, shooting their hands into the air with glee. Excited, elated and electrified, their arms quickly fell around one another’s shoulders as a familiar tune echoed from the speakers — “The Good Old Song.”
(09/03/21 10:08pm)
In periods of anguish and tragedy, sports serve a unique purpose — they create a sense of hope which unites people beyond physical distances, societal boundaries and individual identities. As the world is still in the midst of a devastating pandemic that has taken millions of lives in rapid succession, many have turned to sports as a means of escape from the scuttle of daily life. Accordingly, sports teams were forced to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions, while fans were forced to watch them play from afar.
(09/03/21 1:04pm)
In the first two games on Virginia field hockey’s 2021 slate, the team delivered a mixed bag of results. The Cavaliers (1-1, 0-0 ACC) fell to No. 16 Penn State in overtime, then defeated No. 17 Delaware with ease.
(09/02/21 9:44pm)
As fall sports ramp up and fans fill the stands unrestricted for the first time since March of 2020, we want to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about attending Virginia sporting events and supporting the Cavaliers — both in and out of the stadium.
(06/26/21 3:47pm)
The Virginia baseball team has faced a generous amount of adversity throughout its 2021 campaign. From starting 4-12 in ACC play, to being forced into elimination games in the NCAA Tournament Columbia Regionals and Super Regionals, the Cavaliers (36-27, 18-18 ACC) overcame obstacle after obstacle to punch a ticket to Omaha, Neb. and the College World Series.
(06/24/21 3:26am)
After swiftly shutting down Tennessee in the first game of the College World Series, Virginia remained in the winner’s bracket and took on Mississippi State. The Cavaliers (36-26, 18-18 ACC) were up 4-0 up until the eighth inning, when the momentum and the score quickly shifted in favor of the Bulldogs (47-16, 20-10 SEC).
(06/21/21 1:29pm)
Virginia’s College World Series run in Omaha, Neb. began Father’s Day with a contest against No. 3 Tennessee. After making it to this round with their backs to the wall, the unranked Cavaliers (36-25, 18-18 ACC) jumped ahead early and shut out the Volunteers (50-17, 20-10 SEC).
(06/15/21 2:27pm)
For the fifth time in program history, Virginia is advancing to the College World Series. To get to the Super Regionals, the Cavaliers (35-25, 18-18 ACC) had to win four straight elimination games during the Columbia Regionals — a hefty task they handled with poise. After this amazing feat, Virginia was pitted against Dallas Baptist in this best-of-three Super Regionals series. In the first game Saturday, the Cavaliers fell by one run to the Patriots (41-18, 18-6 MVC). Virginia turned it around quickly, however, and won the next two matchups — advancing to the big stage in Omaha, Neb. for the first time since 2015.
(06/09/21 3:41pm)
For the seventh time in program history, Virginia is advancing to the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals. After falling to South Carolina in the first game, the Cavaliers (33-24, 18-18 ACC) were put into some tough situations and had no room for major errors. They proved to be as resilient as ever as they won four straight elimination games — one against Jacksonville, another against South Carolina (34-23, 16-14 SEC) and two against Old Dominion.
(06/03/21 4:50am)
Virginia traveled to Charlotte, N.C. last week to compete in the ACC Tournament at Truist Field. The Cavaliers (29-23, 18-18 ACC) opened pool play against Virginia Tech, winning 3-2 to advance to play Notre Dame Friday. Virginia toppled the Fighting Irish (30-11, 25-10 ACC) 14-1, cruising offensively and with a dominant defensive presence against the top-seeded and seventh-ranked team. Up against Duke in the semifinals, the Blue Devils (31-20, 16-17 ACC) continued their hot streak with a 4-2 win to eliminate Virginia from the tournament Saturday.
(05/22/21 4:49pm)
Virginia recorded its third-straight ACC series win over the weekend, toppling Wake Forest with a combined 28 runs in three games. Friday’s win was a no-doubter as the Cavaliers (25-21, 16-17 ACC) shut out the Demon Deacons (17-26, 7-22 ACC) 17-0, but in the subsequent two meetings the teams battled tooth-and-nail through all nine innings. Virginia secured two exciting walk-off victories to complete its first sweep against an ACC opponent since 2019.
(05/09/21 8:07pm)
Virginia defeated Liberty April 27 after posting six runs in the final three at-bats to complete the underdog victory. Against Virginia Tech that weekend, the Cavaliers (22-21, 13-17 ACC) won the bookend games but fell in the middle matchup. Finally, Virginia lost to VCU Tuesday after being up 5-0 at the end of the sixth inning.