Senior second baseman Arizona Ritchie has found a strong Jewish community in softball in her pursuits with the Israeli national softball team.

Jewish athletes find their voice during their final year on Grounds

By Sam Liss | 5 days ago

Fourth years Martin Weisz and Arizona Ritchie share experiences as two of few Jewish student-athletes at Virginia and how they have balanced their religious and athletic obligations.

The Cavaliers struggled to find their footing in the series, only managing the score a handful of runs across the four games.

Softball drops four games to Georgia Tech in final series of the season

By Joseph Ascoli | May 7, 2021

Offensive and pitching struggles were among the key factors that prevented the Cavaliers from winning more games against the Orange.

Softball drops last home series to Syracuse

By Kathryn Johnson | April 27, 2021

With a limited number of games and series remaining in the season, the Virginia softball team will be looking to string together multiple wins.

Softball struggles to get wins in past two series on the road

By Kathryn Johnson | April 20, 2021

Softball lost 12-3 after struggling to stop the flaming hot bats of the Liberty Flames

By Kathryn Johnson | April 8, 2021

Sophomore infielder Katie Goldberg run in the first game against Boston College locked up a 1-0 win for the Cavaliers.

Softball completes busy stretch following Virginia Tech and four-game series against Boston College

By Kathryn Johnson | April 5, 2021

Softball loses four straight to Clemson in conference play

By Utkarsh Jha | March 11, 2021

Virginia saw its overall record drop below .500 this weekend after four painful losses to Clemson.

Virginia softball now sits at 6-5 on the season with a tough conference stretch on the horizon.

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Softball wins three of four games in the Cavalier Classic

By Sarah Pettycord | March 2, 2021

Virginia lost its first and only game against James Madison, but rallied and beat George Washington the same day and twice the next.

In the fifth game of the pod against Pittsburgh, sophomore infielder Mikaila Fox would contribute a run in the fourth and most productive inning for Virginia.

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Virginia softball wins two in ACC Pod Play, loses three

By Utkarsh Jha | February 26, 2021

In the ACC Pod Play, Virginia went 1-2 against Louisville and 1-1 against Pittsburgh in a three-day span.

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Virginia softball splits opening two games

By Utkarsh Jha | February 19, 2021

The Cavaliers lost the season-opener against Georgia 5-2 and came back swinging against South Alabama — beating the Jaguars 9-4.

After 11 months of not playing a game, the softball team is ready for action.

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Previewing what’s to come for Virginia softball this season

By Utkarsh Jha | February 17, 2021

Throughout the past decade, the Virginia softball team has struggled. This season, the Cavaliers hope to overcome previous woes and record some wins as they play an ACC-dominated schedule.

Wilkinson will be continuing her education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine

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Riley Wilkinson bids farewell to Virginia softball, reflects on impact of COVID-19 on collegiate sports

By Jude Nanaw | May 20, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, senior members of sports teams nationwide were forced to halt spring and winter seasons — because of this, Virginia softball has been forced to face the departure of graduate student pitcher Riley Wilkinson.

Sophomore catcher and infielder Donna Friedman got on base in the Cavaliers' first game against the Hokies.

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Softball swept by Virginia Tech at home as losing streak continues

By Jude Nanaw | March 9, 2020

The past weeks have been tumultuous for Virginia softball as the team has not been able to break an ongoing losing streak that stretches back to Feb. 23.

Despite having a tough outing against Clemson, sophomore pitcher Aly Rayle has been an ace for Virginia this season, posting 55 strikeouts and a 2.86 ERA.

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Virginia downed in home opener against James Madison following losses to Clemson

By Jude Nanaw | March 5, 2020

Following a solid showing in their first three tournaments, Virginia’s head of steam was halted by Clemson and James Madison, falling in four straight contests.

Freshman infielder Mikaila Fox improved at the plate this weekend, hitting a home run against Tennessee Tech.

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Softball gets back to their winning ways at Wings Etc. Classic

By Jude Nanaw | February 25, 2020

After an up-and-down showing at the Winthrop Tournament, the Virginia softball team rebounded in a big way at the Wings Etc. Classic in Spartanburg, S.C.

Despite strong pitching efforts from the Cavaliers, Virginia ended the weekend with a 2-0 loss against Boston.

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A tumultuous weekend for Virginia softball at Winthrop Tournament

By Jude Nanaw | February 18, 2020

The Cavaliers turned around their losses Friday to win twice Saturday, before being falling to Boston Sunday.

Sophomore Donna Friedman launched her first home run of the season to give Virginia the lead in the 11th inning against Charlotte Friday night.

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Softball opens season in stride at Charlotte Invitational

By Jude Nanaw | February 10, 2020

Virginia opened the 2020 season with three wins at the Charlotte Invitational over the weekend.

The new softball facility, Palmer Park, is set to debut in March 2020.

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NANAW: New home will help rejuvenate Virginia’s struggling softball program

By Jude Nanaw | January 29, 2020

Virginia's aging softball facilities have been a hindrance on the program for a number of years as the former softball facility, known as The Park, became outdated and obsolete.

Freshman Aly Rayle started on the mound in the Cavaliers' last game of the season.

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Softball loses ACC Tournament opener 8-0 to Georgia Tech

By Caroline Lund | May 14, 2019

No. 10 seed Virginia (22-31, 8-16 ACC) opened the ACC championships with an 8-0 loss against No. 7 seed Georgia Tech (31-26, 12-13 ACC) Wednesday in Tallahassee, Fla.

Senior pitcher Allyson Frei threw a no-hitter in her last game ever pitching in The Park.

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Softball ends play at the The Park on a high note with two wins against Hampton

By Caroline Lund | May 3, 2019

Virginia finished the regular season with two wins against Hampton Tuesday night. The Cavaliers (22-30, 8-16 ACC) beat the Pirates (23-25, 7-17 Big South), ending their regular season at The Park with a no-hitter.

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