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On what would have otherwise been a normal Saturday morning practice at the Aquatic & Fitness Center March 1, the Virginia divers gathered in the pool deck classroom for an impromptu meeting with Coach Todd DeSorbo. The divers were notified of the meeting — but not its contents — just hours before it occurred, by former interim diving coach Jack Gigliotti.
Virginia field hockey has more than proven its mettle this season, besting eight ranked teams — four of which were shutouts — prior to Friday’s match against No. 6 Wake Forest. Yet the Cavaliers (14-1, 7-1 ACC) somehow reached new heights with an incredible 5-3 victory over the Demon Deacons (15-3, 7-1 ACC), overcoming increasingly poor sportsmanship from their opponent to win not only the match but also the title of ACC Regular Season Co-Champions.
Co-president Armelle Worrel gives a behind-the-scenes look at U.Va.’s club pickleball team, highlighting the welcoming culture, national championship success, what it’s like to lead such a large team, and partnerships and sponsorships that help the program thrive. This episode explores what makes UVA pickleball a trailblazer and a vibrant part of student life on Grounds.
Virginia football has only started 8-1 twice in program history. One of those times was in 1990, and the other is 2025. The difference this season is that Coach Tony Elliott has his Cavaliers sitting in first place in the ACC, with a 5-0 start to ACC play.
Camera shutters will click, the brass band will blare, students will sway, the lights will go low. For a split second Monday, John Paul Jones Arena will feel familiar. Then that sense will quickly snap when 12 unfamiliar faces sprint out onto the court.
Five people, three days a week, equating to around 80-plus hours of manpower — that is what it takes to paint the field at Scott Stadium.
It has been six years since Virginia’s football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and field hockey programs have been ranked simultaneously — all for different reasons.
Last year at the ACC Cross Country Championship, Virginia made history when then-junior Gary Martin won the individual title –– a feat Virginia had not achieved in 14 years.
Flashing lights, a brand new orange NCAA Championship banner and rowdy fans — that is exactly what Virginia envisioned heading into its only official home dual meet Friday against North Carolina.
The setting was a new one. Rather than under the high ceilings of Memorial Gym, the wrestling mat was rolled out at the North Grounds Rec Center. Still, the bleachers filled with fans rich with optimism for the coming season. As the matchups for Virginia’s Blue-Orange intrasquad meet were introduced Friday, the crowd went quiet, intent to see the first display of Cavalier wrestling this year.
Coach Tony Elliott’s weekly press conference was business as usual Tuesday. Most questions revolved around last weekend’s win over Washington State or player updates.
This is a collection of articles by The Cavalier Daily that were published before and after the 2019 Men’s Basketball National Championship. The articles showcase the accomplishments and challenges Virginia basketball has faced in the six years since the win. The Cavalier Daily has written many articles about men’s basketball, but this report highlights initial reactions to the national championship and the long-lasting ramifications for the program.
With the end of the regular season on the horizon, No. 3 Virginia field hockey appeared ready to ramp up its play for the postseason, dismantling William & Mary in a 5-0 shutout win in Williamsburg, Va. Sunday. Against an outmatched opponent, the Cavaliers (11-1, 5-1, ACC) worked to address some of their more noticeable flaws, specifically their inability to consistently generate clean offense and convert when given solid chances.
For players on the Virginia men’s tennis team, the ITA Atlantic Regional in Blacksburg offered a second opportunity to earn bids to the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships in November. Held Saturday to Monday at Virginia Tech’s Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center, the tournament featured top collegiate players from across the region vying for NCAA qualification.
In its lone home outing of the semester, Virginia women’s tennis hosted the Wahoowa Invitational Friday through Sunday, winning all its doubles and most of its singles matches against opponents from West Virginia, Old Dominion and James Madison.
While the Virginia women throttled the Gators in a decisive victory, the Cavalier men went stroke-for-stroke with Florida — so how did they lose the meet?
Editor's Note: This interview has been lightly edited for grammar, length and clarity.
Dynasties are a quintessential part of college sports. When it comes to NCAA field hockey, “dynasty” is the only word for North Carolina, whose dominance under former coach Karen Shelton yielded 10 national championships and 25 ACC championships. From 1999 to 2023, the Tar Heels only lost to Virginia seven times in the regular season.
Standing at a 5-1 record — including a 3-0 mark in ACC play for the first time since 2007 — Virginia football is a force to be reckoned with. Only three ACC teams are 3-0 in conference play. This is one of them.
For third-year Commerce student Aaryan Saxena, an extensive journey in refereeing started at just 13 years old.