When Princeton lost 14-7 to the Cavalier women's lacrosse team last year, the inexperienced Tigers were mired in their first sub-.500 season in 23 years.
The Virginia softball team concluded its lengthy preseason schedule and begins regular season play this weekend by hosting a three-game series against conference rival Boston College.
[caption id="attachment_41956" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Junior catcher John Hicks hit two home runs in his first two at-bats last night.
After falling behind 12-5 against No. 16 William & Mary, the No. 11 Virginia women's lacrosse team came from behind in the second half to pull out a thrilling 14-13 victory.
[caption id="attachment_41948" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Duke junior forward Miles Plumlee will lead an improved Duke front court into the NCAA Tournament, as the Blue Devils hope to repeat as champions in 2011.
The Cavalier Daily reported Tuesday that long-time Virginia women's basketball coach Debbie Ryan had resigned from her position after 34 years at the helm of the squad.
[caption id="attachment_41939" align="alignleft" width="255" caption="In Virginia's first ACC win against Virginia Tech, sophomore Maria Fuccillo utilized aggressive net play to earn a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory at the No.
After earning its fourth-consecutive ACC title last month, the No. 11 Virginia women's swimming team will begin competing this afternoon for a national crown at the NCAA Championship meet in Austin, Texas. For the fourth-straight year, more than 10 Virginia swimmers will represent the Cavaliers on the national stage.
[caption id="attachment_41806" align="alignleft" width="209" caption="Junior attacker Charlie Finnigan notched seven goals combined during the Cavaliers' three Spring Break games, including hat tricks against Penn State and North Carolina.
What do you call someone who announces his retirement from football and is playing five years later?
[caption id="attachment_41796" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Senior Claire Crippen, a team captain, is one of seven seniors who has left an indelible mark on the Virginia program during her four years.
March Madness is here - no, I'm not talking about Charlie Sheen - and like many other sports fans, I'm eager for the world's greatest sports tournament to begin.
The Virginia baseball team had never swept the Tigers at Clemson - until last weekend. The No. 6 Cavaliers (16-1, 3-0 ACC) won the opener behind junior pitcher Danny Hultzen's 5-0 shutout.
After capping off a sterling indoor season with a resounding victory at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships, the No.
[caption id="attachment_41747" align="alignleft" width="236" caption="Coach Debbie Ryan led Virginia to 736 victories.
[caption id="attachment_41742" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Junior guard Sammy Zeglinski failed to convert on two free throws during the final minute of the game.
In the world of sports, some things just aren't supposed to happen. Lionel Messi is not supposed to miss an open shot on goal.
Achieving the impossible Bill James, the baseball guru known for creating sabermetrics, developed a formula that attempts to determine when a basketball game is "statistically over." He wanted to find out when a lead was safe, or at what point the outcome was certain regardless of future events.
[caption id="attachment_41730" align="alignleft" width="205" caption="Senior guard and tournament MVP Nolan Smith led Duke to a 75-58 title-clinching victory against UNC, scoring 20 points and recording 10 assists.
All season long, Virginia wrestling coach Steve Garland believed his squad could repeat as ACC champions if his top-seeded wrestlers finished near the top of their weight classes, while the lower-seeded wrestlers held their own within their divisions.
