Top 10 ways to settle back into life on Grounds after winter break
1. Make a new second-semester schedule
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1. Make a new second-semester schedule
2009-2019 was a decade of dominance for Virginia athletics. Virginia won 12 of its 27 national championships this decade.
After a successful season that saw Virginia beat rival Virginia Tech for the first time since 2003 and win the ACC Coastal division title for the first time in program history, the No. 24 Cavaliers (9-4, 6-2 ACC) will look to finish the season on a high note. They play against Florida in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Dec. 30.
The early National Signing Period for college football was open at the end of last week, as Virginia saw 13 of its 14 current commits officially sign letters of intent. The class consists of three 4-star players and 10 3-star players, according to 247Sports recruiting rankings.
The fall season was a memorable one for Virginia sports. From winning championships and rivalry games to making postseason runs, Virginia teams have certainly stood out. With the fall season wrapping up, the CD sports staff reflects on some key questions that need to be answered.
No. 1 Virginia men’s soccer suffered defeat by way of penalty kicks against No. 2 Georgetown in the national championship game Sunday night. A back-and-forth game set the stage for a dramatic finish in penalties — a 7-6 decision in favor of the Hoyas (20-1-3, 7-0-2 Big East).
No. 1 men’s soccer defeated ACC rival No. 9 Wake Forest under a torrential rain Friday night to advance to the NCAA championship game. The Cavaliers (21-1-1, 6-1-1 ACC) edged the Demon Deacons (16-5-2, 6-2-0 ACC) with the help of two goals from sophomore forward Daryl Dike, despite a late penalty-kick conversion by the Demon Deacons.
Do you have no idea of what you want for Christmas? Do you cheer for Virginia sports? If the answer to both of those questions was yes, then this list will help ensure that you have a jolly Christmas in 2019.
Virginia football — winner of four straight games — has all the momentum in the world at the moment. With the big 39-30 win over Virginia Tech last week, the Cavaliers (9-3, 6-2 ACC) secured the ACC Coastal division and booked their first-ever spot in the ACC championship game.
With multiple national championships and significant success across multiple sports, 2019 has been a year to remember for Cavalier fans. Here are the highlights so far.
Over the past several years, Virginia has emerged as one of the best defensive basketball programs in the NCAA. Throughout the nation, Virginia has earned the reputation of being “annoying” to play against, and it’s not hard to see why. On their path to winning the NCAA championship last season, the Cavaliers allowed an average of just 56.1 points per game.
In an all-too-familiar battle, there is always much more on the line when the Cavaliers suit up to take on the Hokies than a simple win or loss. It is a fight for pride, bragging rights and ownership of the Commonwealth Cup. This time, even more is at stake.
The Virginia men’s cross country team headed to Terre Haute, Ind., to run in the NCAA Men’s Cross Country Championships Saturday at Indiana State’s LaVern Gibson Cross Country Championship Course. The Cavaliers finished 20th out of 31 teams in the championship, marking the 12th top-20 finish in the program’s history.
No. 1 men’s soccer took down No. 24 Campbell 2-0 Sunday afternoon. The Cavaliers (18-1-1, 6-1-1 ACC) controlled the game from start to finish — creating many scoring opportunities while well as stifling a powerful Fighting Camels (17-3-2, 8-0-0 Big South) offense.
No. 3 Virginia fell to Washington State 3-2 in a hard-fought battle Friday night at Klockner Stadium. The Cavaliers (17-2-3, 6-0-3 ACC), who have dominated opponents throughout the season, couldn’t generate enough scoring drives to counter the Cougar (14-6-1, 5-5-1 Pac-12) attack.
No. 24 Campbell travels up to Charlottesville to play No. 1 Virginia Sunday afternoon in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Camels (17-2-2, 8-0-0 Big South) rode a three-goal second half to defeat James Madison 3-1 Thursday night in order to face the Cavaliers (17-1-1, 6-1-1 ACC), who earned a first-round bye as the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.
A week after the Virginia men’s country team pulled off its best race of the season in the NCAA Southeast Regionals, the Cavaliers have a chance to compete on the biggest stage in college cross country — the NCAA Championships.
It’s Saturday, and Scott Stadium is full of screaming fans, clad in blue and orange. The percussion starts, the fire shooters flare and out charges the Cavalier on horseback, sword poised, ready to fight and ready to win.
The Virginia men’s soccer team captured the ACC Tournament title Sunday, defeating Clemson 3-1. Three second half goals propelled the Cavaliers (17-1-1, 6-1-1 ACC) to victory — their first ACC championship since 2009. The win earned Virginia the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament for just the second time in program history.
No. 4 Virginia defeated No. 3 Maryland 1-0 in overtime Sunday afternoon at Turf Field in Charlottesville, advancing to the NCAA semifinals. The Cavaliers (18-4, 4-2 ACC) had numerous offensive chances, but the Terrapins (17-4, 7-1 Big Ten) stood strong until overtime, where the Cavaliers eventually emerged victorious.