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Athletics department explains Dimas decision

By Ben Baskin | September 19, 2012

Virginia self-reported the rules violations that prompted the NCAA to declare men’s soccer player Ari Dimas ineligible for the remainder of the 2012 season. In a Sept. 19 letter to the NCAA obtained by The Cavalier Daily, Athletic Director Craig Littlepage said Virginia coaches learned of the violation Sept. 10 after coaching staff at an undisclosed school inquired about Dimas’ eligibility.

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Virginia shuts out Drexel, 2-0

By Ben Baskin | September 19, 2012

The rain, which came down in tempestuous waves all day Tuesday, held off long enough during the night for the Virginia men’s soccer team to notch a 2-0 win against Drexel. The Cavaliers (4-2-1, 1-0-0 ACC) seized the lead in the 30th minute off freshman midfielder Todd Wharton’s first career goal and never relinquished it, mustering a strong performance in the absence of senior tri-captain Ari Dimas. Tuesday’s contest against the Dragons (3-2-1) marked the third consecutive game that Virginia played without Dimas, but the first since news broke Monday that Dimas had been ruled ineligible for the remainder of the season by the NCAA.

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Short-handed Cavs try to tame Dragons

By Ben Baskin | September 18, 2012

The Virginia men’s soccer team looks to overcome a suddenly short-handed roster as it closes out a six-game homestand against Drexel Tuesday night. Last Friday, the Cavaliers (3-2-1, 1-0 ACC) relinquished a late lead against then-No.

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NCAA rules Dimas ineligibile for 2012 season

By Ben Baskin | September 17, 2012

The NCAA dealt Virginia men’s soccer devastating news Monday, ruling that senior captain Ari Dimas will be ineligible to compete for the remainder of the season.

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Late goal spoils near win

By Ben Baskin | September 17, 2012

The Virginia men’s soccer team came tantalizingly close to adding another signature victory to its early season résumé Friday night at home against No.

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Virginia hosts No. 24 Xavier

By Ben Baskin | September 13, 2012

Success is self-perpetuating. At least that’s what the Virginia men’s soccer team — currently on a two-game winning streak — is hoping as it approaches Friday night’s home showdown against No.

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Virginia cruises to win

By Ben Baskin | September 12, 2012

The Virginia men’s soccer team won in unusual fashion Tuesday night, as the Cavaliers finally secured a win without one of the down-to-the-wire results that have become the team’s signature. After each of the team’s first four contests were decided by a lone goal — including two that went into overtime — the Cavaliers (3-2-0, 1-0-0 ACC) coasted to a home victory, defeating Mount St.

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Cavaliers face the Mount

By Ben Baskin | September 11, 2012

The Virginia men’s soccer team continues its six-game homestand Tuesday night as it welcomes Mount St.

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There is no cheering in the press box

By Ben Baskin | September 10, 2012

Even if your only connection to sports journalism is through Twitter, chances are that you are well aware of that rule.

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Bates' late goal downs Duke, 1-0

By Ben Baskin | September 10, 2012

The Cavaliers (2-2, 1-0 ACC) were in control for the majority of the contest but could not find the breakthrough goal for nearly 60 minutes. In the 58th minute, Virginia finally earned the go-ahead goal after sophomore Eric Bird found classmate Chris Somerville behind the Blue Devil (1-3, 0-1 ACC) defense on the left wing.

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Team opens ACC schedule

By Ben Baskin | September 5, 2012

Win now. That’s the mantra the Virginia men’s soccer team is embracing as it opens its conference schedule against longtime rival Duke this Friday evening under the lights at Klöckner Stadium.

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Late goal sours solid weekend

By Ben Baskin | September 3, 2012

The Virginia men’s soccer team’s first homestand should be seen as nothing less than promising, despite ending on a down note. The young squad, which was picked to finish fifth in the ACC, is already on its way to proving prognosticators wrong by splitting two games against ranked opponents in gut-wrenching fashion.

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Virginia falls 1-0 in 2OT

By Ian Rappaport | November 18, 2011

[caption id="attachment_48456" align="alignleft" width="177" caption="Freshman goalkeeper Spencer LaCivita held Delaware scoreless through regulation and one overtime, but the Cavaliers offense could not muster a goal.

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Cavaliers aim to rattle Blue Hens

By Ian Rappaport | November 17, 2011

[caption id="attachment_48402" align="alignleft" width="210" caption="During his first two postseason appearances for Virginia, freshman goalkeeper Spencer LaCivita allowed four goals and notched 11 saves between the pipes.

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Tar Heels top Cavaliers, 1-0

By Ian Rappaport | November 14, 2011

After a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, the No.

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Span nets golden goal in double OT win

By Ian Rappaport | November 9, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47970" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sophomore forward Brian Span netted a header in the 74th minute and then drilled a shot with 20 seconds left in double overtime to give Virginia a 4-3 win.

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Cavs embark on quest for title

By Ian Rappaport | November 8, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47912" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Despite falling victim to injury earlier this season, senior forward Brian Ownby has hit his stride recently and currently ranks second on the team in scoring.

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Virginia battles Florida State

By Matt Comey | November 4, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47803" align="alignleft" width="159" caption="Freshman forward Morgan Brian was named ACC Freshman of the Year and joins teammate junior forward Caroline Miller on the All-ACC first team.

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Cavs host Pack in regular season finale

By Ian Gottheim | November 3, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47731" align="alignleft" width="187" caption="Defender Hunter Jumper is one of five senior Cavaliers who will be honored for their contributions prior to tonight's match.

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Boston College bests Virginia

By Dean Overdyk | October 31, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47539" align="alignleft" width="162" caption="Sophomore forward Brian Span helped Virginia avoid a shutout when he converted from the spot during the 70th minute, but the Cavaliers could not find a second-half equalizer against the Eagles.