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Senior swimmer Leah Smith made her presence felt at the 2016 Summer Olympics, headlining the 18 athletes representing UVA at the games. 
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Virginia athletes shine at Rio games

In sending 18 representatives to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Virginia athletic department had much to be proud of prior to the games’ Opening Ceremony.


Sophomore Tara Vittese scored both of the game's two goals in the second half against James Madison.
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No. 7 field hockey shuts out JMU, 2-0

The seventh-ranked Virginia field hockey team (13-4, 3-3 ACC) closed out regular season play with a win at in-state rival James Madison. Despite outshooting the Cavaliers 19-13, the No. 17 Dukes (12-5, 5-0 CAA) were unable to find the back of the net.


Sophomore midfielder Tara Vittese scored twice in the win against the Cardinals. She leads Virginia in scoring this season. 
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​Field Hockey knocks off No. 11 Louisville, edges Miami, Ohio

The sixth-ranked Virginia field hockey team disposed of its third ranked opponent of the season and took care of business against unranked Miami, OH to improve to 5-0. The Cavaliers traveled to No. 11 Louisville Friday and came out victorious by a score of 4-3, then edged the RedHawks, 1-0, Sunday.


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