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Washington, Yellow Jackets trounce Cavaliers

By Fritz Metzinger | September 15, 2012

Fueled by the dazzling play of Quarterback Tevin Washington and a vaunted triple-option offense, Georgia Tech throttled Virginia 56-20 Saturday to hand the Cavaliers their first defeat of the season. A week after surviving a 17-16 heart-thumping contest against Penn State, Virginia (2-1, 0-1 ACC) sputtered badly in its first game outside the friendly confines of Scott Stadium.

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No. 5 women’s soccer team wallops Wolfpack, 4-0

By Michael Eilbacher | September 14, 2012

The No. 5 Virginia women’s soccer team kept up its hot streak Thursday night by crushing N.C. State 4-0 in the ACC opener for both teams. The Cavaliers (8-1-0, 1-0-0 ACC) led nearly wire-to-wire, dominating the Wolfpack (5-4-0, 0-1-0 ACC) throughout.

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Cavalier field hockey squad meets Miami of Ohio for home mid-season clash

By Matt Comey | September 13, 2012

After nearly two weeks on the road, the No. 9 Virginia field hockey team returns to familiar blue turf Saturday to host Miami of Ohio. “It’s definitely better playing at home,” junior midfielder Carissa Vittese said.

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Volleyball team faces Commonwealth rivals

By Peter Nance | September 13, 2012

The Virginia volleyball team takes part in the Marriott Cavalier Classic this weekend, battling Virginia Tech and Liberty for in-state supremacy. The Cavaliers (4-5, 0-0 ACC) come off a trip to Richmond last weekend, when they squared off with Virginia Commonwealth, Georgetown and Appalachian State.

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ACC welcomes Notre Dame

By Ashley Robertson and Fritz Metzinger | September 13, 2012

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Wednesday that it will add Notre Dame to its conference, a coveted program among colleges continually shifting conferences.

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Cavaliers visit Yellow Jackets

By Chanhong Luu | September 13, 2012

The Virginia football team opens its ACC slate in Atlanta against rival Georgia Tech Saturday hoping for a more complete performance than the shaky 17-16 victory the team scraped last week against Penn State. In their two victories this season, the Cavaliers (2-0, 0-0 ACC) have cruised past coach Mike London’s former team, Richmond, and escaped by the narrowest of margins against Penn State courtesy of a last-second miss by Nittany Lion kicker Sam Ficken.

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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 aims to stay hot

By Michael Eilbacher | September 13, 2012

In the midst of an impressive streak, the No. 5 Virginia women’s soccer team starts ACC play this week with matches against N.C.

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Notre Dame to join ACC

By Ashley Robertson and Fritz Metzinger | September 12, 2012

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Wednesday that it will add Notre Dame, a coveted program among college’s continually shifting conferences. The Fighting Irish will become the ACC’s 15th member in all sports except football and will play five football games against ACC opponents each season.

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“The Kid” comes up big

By Daniel Weltz | September 12, 2012

Before he became known simply as “The Kid,” sophomore tight end Jake McGee had a decision to make.

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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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Cavs in the Pros

By Zack Bartee | September 12, 2012

As the NCAA commercials tell us, most collegiate athletes turn pro “in something other than sports.” Although that statement is certainly true, Virginia has produced its share of athletes among the professional ranks.

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Cavaliers take down Tribe, 2-0

By Matt Comey | September 12, 2012

The No. 9 Virginia field hockey team handed William & Mary its first loss of the season Tuesday night, defeating the Tribe 2-0 on the road.

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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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Virginia faces unbeaten Tribe

By Matt Comey | September 10, 2012

The No. 6 Virginia field hockey team continues its road stint Tuesday night as it faces unbeaten William & Mary at Williamsburg.

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Guilty until proven innocent

By Sean McGoey | September 10, 2012

“Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit, non qui negat.” I am not a Latin scholar, and I doubt most of you are either, but we all know that phrase.

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Cavaliers experience highs and lows at VCU tournament

By Peter Nance | September 10, 2012

The Virginia women’s volleyball team lost its first two matches at the Virginia Commonwealth University Invitational this weekend before closing the tournament with a win against Appalachian State.

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Around the ACC

By Ashley Robertson | September 10, 2012

Two Virginia football players earned weekly ACC accolades Monday after helping the Cavaliers muster a 17-16 win against Penn State.

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Cavs run streak to seven

By Michael Eilbacher | September 10, 2012

The No. 7 Virginia women’s soccer team made a strong statement this weekend by dominating both of its opponents to close out its non-conference schedule on an impressive roll.

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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.