Virginia still can't play with big boys
By Joe Lemire | October 18, 2004TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The second-largest crowd in Doak Campbell history succinctly answered all of our questions about Virginia.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The second-largest crowd in Doak Campbell history succinctly answered all of our questions about Virginia.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The elusive remained just that for the No. 4 Virginia women's soccer team yesterday as the Cavaliers (11-2-1, 3-2-1 ACC) dropped their second game of the season, 2-1, to North Carolina, a team they have yet to defeat in 28 tries. With every offensive possession in the first half, Virginia faced not only a staunch opposing defense, but a powder blue banner proclaiming 18 NCAA championships for the Tar Heels.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Virtually all of the football history between Florida State and Virginia favored the Seminoles.
CLEMSON, S.C. -- The Cavaliers muscled their way to a win yesterday, overcoming a competitive Clemson squad. No.
Emily Harrison paced the Cavalier women with a 25th place finish, running the course in 21:17.7, as her team came in 20th in the NCAA Pre-National meet in Terra Haute, Ind.
With a string of two consecutive shutouts under its belt, Virginia entered the first of its final three games of the regular season yesterday against North Carolina.
Typically, sports are all about the team. There are those plays when a player can take the ball unassisted up the field and score.
They have won 11 of 12 ACC championships since they joined the conference in 1992. They have only lost 7 games to ACC foes in 99 total contests.
Gaining and sustaining momentum is crucial for any team. This axiom should particularly hit home for Virginia. Earlier in the season, the Cavaliers ran off seven consecutive wins that helped them start the season 8-1.
They pretend like it's just another game. When asked about this weekend's matchup against perennial all-world No.
The Cavaliers (9-6) will look to grab their first ACC win of the year, as they take on top-ranked North Carolina Sunday at 1:00 pm. Virginia has struggled against ACC competition so far this season, losing both of the contests they have played.
The last three times Virginia played Florida State, Chris Rix started at quarterback for the Seminoles.
The men's and women's Virginia cross country teams will travel to Terra Haute, IN for their fourth meet of the year.
The women's field hockey team walked off the field last night soaking wet, freezing cold, and happy.
Tuesday's game against James Madison provided an opportunity for the Virginia women's soccer team to experience a letdown.
With the Clemson Tigers grabbing a quick 10-3 lead over then-No. 10 Virginia last Thursday night, it looked like the Cavaliers might be in for a long night.
The Cavaliers experienced a small dose of what lies ahead in their schedule as they overcame a resilient Saint Francis team to win 3-1 at Klöckner Stadium on Tuesday.
In three exhibition games this weekend, the Cavaliers won two matches in the Concordia Nike Tournament and a final contest Sunday against McGill University.
History will not be on Virginia's side when the Cavaliers travel to the Florida panhandle for Saturday night's game.
Virginia senior All-American Michael Raab finished sixth in the 200-meter butterfly final Saturday while competing in Indianapolis at the FINA World Championships.