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(04/03/24 3:03pm)
As the spring semester enters its final few weeks, several Virginia sports teams look poised to bring conference and national glory back to Charlottesville. With so much for Cavaliers fans to be excited about and postseason play right around the corner, three sports staff writers break down the teams, players and games to keep an eye on.
(11/17/23 4:01pm)
In the regular season finale for both teams, Virginia and Virginia Tech square off in the 104th edition of the Commonwealth Cup Nov. 25 in Charlottesville. The Cavaliers (2–8, 1–5 ACC) have struggled at times throughout the season, but have shown their competence in the biggest games, most notably defeating then-No. 10 North Carolina on the road. Meanwhile, the Hokies (5–5, 4–2 ACC) have shown growth in Coach Brent Pry’s second season, but as fans of both teams know, the last game is always the most important. Below, writers from both The Collegiate Times and The Cavalier Daily share their thoughts on the Thanksgiving weekend showdown.
(10/06/23 1:00pm)
With fall break now in the rearview, Virginia sports fans have had the chance to spend some time with each of the Cavaliers’ fall athletic teams. Out of the gate, there have been impressive individual and team performances — as well as some that have left something to be desired. With conference play wide open and tournament time on the horizon, the newest members of The Cavalier Daily sports desk are here to handle pressing questions at the season’s midpoint.
(05/19/23 2:29am)
The school year may have ended, but many Virginia athletes are not yet done with their 2023 seasons. As a way to wrap up the regular season, three members of the sports desk give their analysis of the spring in Cavaliers athletics and attempt to predict what’s to come.
(03/16/23 1:00pm)
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament — more commonly known as March Madness — was announced Sunday, and Virginia found itself in the bracket for the eighth time in the last nine tournaments. The Cavaliers will face off against Furman at 12:40 p.m. Thursday. To prepare for the Cavaliers’ potential run to the national title, members of the Sports Desk answer questions about what could happen in the most famous 68-team tournament in the world.
(01/27/23 12:54am)
With Virginia’s winter sports teams in full swing and spring sports just on the horizon, Cavalier fans have plenty to be excited about in the top half of 2023. From top to bottom, the athletics department is gearing up for tournament bids, title runs and potentially a bit of madness in March. With so much to anticipate, three sports staff members break down everything to look forward to in the coming months.
(10/05/22 1:17am)
Through over a month of action for Virginia athletics, a number of Cavalier teams have excelled and earned high rankings, while others have shown promise.
(04/18/22 12:01am)
In the midst of the spring season, there are plenty of reasons for optimism about various women’s sports. With the recent commitment of top recruit Samantha Brunelle to the Virginia women’s basketball team along with a brand new Coach, the Cavaliers are expected to make strides on the court in the coming season. Additionally, the dominance of the Virginia women’s swim and dive team with national and conference wins along with Olympic success has been noteworthy. Moreover, the softball team has also shown a turn-of-pace with a recent string of wins and improved player performance all around.
(11/17/21 9:49pm)
With the Commonwealth Clash right around the corner, the sports staffs of The Cavalier Daily and The Collegiate Times came together to give readers a look at some of the biggest storylines in the matchup. What seniors will have big games, can Virginia’s offense be contained and most importantly, who’s going to win? Let’s find out.
(05/20/21 4:31pm)
As four years come to an end for hundreds of Virginia student-athletes, we want to reflect on the unique four years these graduating Cavaliers have spent on Grounds. Here, we answer a few key questions about the Class of 2021 and look back on their impact on the University.
(03/20/21 1:27pm)
Virginia basketball has had quite an eventful season — recently marked by a buzzer-beater win against Syracuse and a subsequent exit from the ACC Tournament due to COVID-19. With uncertainty brewing ahead of the NCAA Tournament, the CD Sports Staff shares its thoughts about what’s to come for the men’s basketball team.
(12/29/20 5:54pm)
With Virginia football’s loss to Virginia Tech, the fall sports season has officially concluded. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, every fall team was able to have some semblance of a season. The fall was full of ups and downs and The Cavalier Daily’s sports staff is ready to answer a few questions about an eventful fall season.
(09/10/20 6:03pm)
The upcoming fall sports season will face unique and unprecedented challenges. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, every aspect of sports will look completely different from fan engagement to game protocols. As fall ACC competition kicks off in the coming weeks, The Cavalier Daily’s sports staff is ready to address some of the most important questions facing Virginia sports this year.
(05/14/20 6:08am)
Despite having some of their seasons cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these four senior athletes leave Charlottesville having made a lasting impression on their sport and the University.
(02/29/20 6:11pm)
Virginia faces No. 7 Duke in a battle of ACC heavyweights at John Paul Jones Arena Saturday evening. Following the Blue Devils’ (23-5, 13-4 ACC) upset loss to bottom-dweller Wake Forest Tuesday night, the surging Cavaliers (20-7, 12-5 ACC) will have a chance to contend for second place in the ACC in a season that looked bleak for the defending national champions just a month ago.
(01/16/20 5:41am)
Both the Virginia women’s basketball team and the Virginia men’s basketball team have had mixed starts to the season.
(12/18/19 10:08pm)
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.
(10/03/19 12:02am)
Virginia fall sports has started the season strong. Football started 4-0 for the first time since 2005 before falling to No. 10 Notre Dame on the road. Volleyball is off to its best start since 2015. Field hockey is ranked within the top ten in the country. Men’s cross country is ranked.
(08/26/19 10:30pm)
Virginia football’s 2019 season is rapidly approaching, and the Cavaliers start off with a critical matchup against ACC Coastal opponent Pittsburgh. The CD sports staff breaks down some key questions for Virginia as the Cavaliers enter the 2019 campaign with high hopes.
(07/05/19 10:41pm)
After success in multiple sports and two national championships this year — in men’s basketball and men’s lacrosse — Virginia has clinched the Capital One Cup in men’s athletics, an honor awarded to the school that achieves the highest level of success across multiple sports. 2018-19 was a successful campaign for Virginia athletics, and sports teams will look to replicate that success in the upcoming year.