Despite the optimism for a big weekend series that mounted in a solid week of practice, the Virginia Volleyball team wasn’t able to pull out a win. The team lost in straight sets to both No. 12 Florida State on Friday and Miami on Saturday.
On a picturesque fall day at Klöckner Stadium, the women’s soccer team took on the Boston College Eagles, hoping to close out its regular season home schedule with a win.
The Virginia swimming and diving teams defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers Friday in the teams’ first meet of the season.
Junior linebacker Micah Kiser snatched the football from North Carolina near midfield, giving junior quarterback Kurt Benkert and his Virginia offense a chance to level the score at 14 with 13:34 left in the third, but the Cavaliers (2-5, 1-2 ACC) faltered on another third down and saw the game get away from them.
Virginia’s sense of urgency and desire was on display, as it started the game out at a frenetic pace.
Enter Kurt Benkert, who was mystery man among most Virginia fans until last spring.
The last half of the college football season provides the opportunity for a team to define itself.
“The Skinny” on weekend action for men’s soccer and men’s golf.
This intrasquad scrimmage will be an opportunity for fans to witness a Cavalier team that has undergone many changes since it was last on display in the NCAA Tournament.
Though their record may not show it, the Virginia volleyball team has been making great strides in the past few weeks.
The Cavaliers, led by coach Augie Busch, will aim to build on their program’s success last year with an even stronger season this year.
The Cavalier Daily makes predictions for the upcoming weekend of football.
The No. 9 Cavaliers (11-5, 3-2 ACC) head into the contest in impressive form, having won seven of their last eight games, including their last three straight.
The Tar Heels (5-2, 3-1 ACC) have won eight consecutive true road games — the fourth longest active streak in the nation.
Yet, the “South’s oldest rivalry” — the matchup between North Carolina and Virginia football — can hardly be called a rivalry this decade.
The No. 21 Virginia men’s soccer team had a quick turnaround after a thrilling win over No. 2 Notre Dame last Friday. The Cavaliers (8-2-4, 2-2-2 ACC) hosted in-state rival William & Mary for a midweek matchup Tuesday night.
Men’s soccer is not new to being a national powerhouse, but that doesn’t make the results any less impressive. Since 1990, Virginia has made it to the ACC Championship 17 times, with both more appearances and championships than any other team.
The victory over Richmond marks the Cavaliers’ (11-5, 3-2 ACC) seventh win in its last eight games.
The University announced Tuesday that Director of Athletics Craig Littlepage will have an adjusted schedule from Oct. 24 to Jan. 2 because of personal reasons involving a family member.
The No. 10 Virginia field hockey team is looking to win its third straight game, and seven of its last eight when they play Richmond Tuesday. The win would add to a strong stretch of play for the Cavaliers (10-5, 3-2 ACC).
