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Virginia tourney hopes disappear

By Sean McLernon | February 11, 2003

Thump, thump, thump.It was a noise heard loud and clear last night in Durham.It wasn't just the sound of the Cameron crazies stomping their feet, nor was it merely the sound of Virginia forward Anna Crosswhite hitting the floor to draw a charge (although she did draw three in the second half).It was instead the sound of Virginia's hopes of making a 20th straight NCAA tournament appearance fall to the floor of Cameron Indoor Stadium. Last night's embarrassing 75-48 loss dropped the Cavaliers to 4-7 in the ACC and 10-12 overall, as well as depleting the talented but youthful Cavaliers' chances of gaining a birth to the NCAA tournament.

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Quality of ACC determined by more than perennial powerhouses

By Chip Knighton | February 11, 2003

The word "parity" gets thrown around a lot in the sporting world. Generally, it has to do with a team like the Baltimore Ravens winning the Super Bowl.

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Cavaliers look to topple mighty No. 2 Blue Devils

By Bayless Parsley | February 10, 2003

Virginia women's basketball team heads into Durham Monday night for a rematch with No. 2 Duke. The Cavaliers dominated the then top-ranked Blue Devils throughout their first meeting at University Hall Jan.

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Sports in Brief

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 10, 2003

The Cavaliers swept a pair of matches in Philadelphia this weekend when Virginia did not lose a single point en route to a pair of 7-0 drubbings over the University of Pennsylvania and St.

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Virginia closes out dual meet season, easily sinks Terps

By Samantha Silverberg | February 10, 2003

Emotions ran high at the Aquatic and Fitness Center this weekend, as the nationally ranked Virginia men's and women's swimming and diving teams defeated Maryland's squads in the Cavaliers' final dual meet of the season.

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Tough 'D', good breaks equal Cavalier win

By Jeremy Williams | February 10, 2003

If Thursday's win over Maryland was the biggest win of the year, Sunday's comeback thriller can't be that far behind.

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Virginia edges Wolfpack in nail-biting win

By J.D. Moss | February 10, 2003

Virginia held N.C. State scoreless over the last two minutes, 56 seconds, and Wolfpack forward Julius Hodge saw a last-second three-pointer rim out as the Cavaliers stayed undefeated at home with a 61-58 win. Coming off an upset 86-78 victory over eighth-ranked Maryland, the Cavaliers (14-7, 5-4 ACC) rallied from a nine-point second half deficit thanks to a strong defensive effort. On the game's final possession, N.C.

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Men's wrestling pockets easy victories against non-conference foes Millersville and UNCG

By Matt Trogdon | February 10, 2003

The Virginia wrestling team continued its hot streak with authority this weekend, demolishing Millersville, 34-10, Saturday afternoon and dominating UNC-Greensboro, 41-8, in the nightcap.

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Cavs savor sweet win over Deacons

By Bart Isley | February 7, 2003

During a game that quickly turned into a rout in the second half, sophomore Brandi Teamer lead the Cavaliers in a sweet victory over Wake Forest 64-44 at U-Hall last night. Teamer finished with 23 points to lead Virginia (10-11, 4-6 ACC) in scoring, pulling down 8 rebounds in the process.

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Retaliation and Redemption

By Sean McLernon | February 7, 2003

It's more than just a win streak.It's more than just a couple ACC victories.In the words of sophomore guard Cherrise Graham, it's "retaliation week." The Virginia women's basketball team opened their ACC season with two road losses to conference lightweights Clemson and Wake Forest.

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Coach Bob Knight becomes fourth college coach to earn his 800th career victory

By Jordan Levy | February 7, 2003

After 38 years of coaching college basketball, Bob Knight, coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, recorded his 800th career victory on Wednesday in a 75-49 win over Nebraska.

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A changing of the guard in the NBA reflected in this year's all-star crop

By Jordan Levy | February 7, 2003

In his 14th appearance at the NBA all-star game, Michael Jordan for the first time will be watching the opening tip off from the bench.

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Cavaliers hope to outshine Terrapins

By Melissa Silverman | February 7, 2003

Competition between Virginia and Maryland is not limited to the hardwood this week. The Terrapin men's and women's swimming and diving teams will come to Charlottesville to take on the Cavaliers at the Aquatic and Fitness Center this Saturday.

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Virginia looks to sweep three duals

By Matt Trogdon | February 7, 2003

Last Saturday, the Virginia wrestling team overcame a 13-6 deficit to defeat in-state rival Virginia Tech, 18-16.

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Right when faith is lost, Cavs find ways to remind us of their talent

By J.D. Moss | February 7, 2003

COLLEGE PARK, Md.- Virginia did what no one expected them to do: go into one of the most hostile arenas in the country and stun eighth-ranked Maryland. Not when Virginia had lost 10 straight ACC road games.

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Virginia pulls off upset road win over Terps

By Jeremy Williams | February 7, 2003

COLLEGE PARK, MD

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Virginia looks to topple Terps for road win

By Jeremy Williams | February 6, 2003

Coming off of an embarrassing 20-point blowout at the hands of Georgia Tech Saturday, the Virginia men's basketball team will look to right the ship against No.

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New talent should secure Virginia's place among football's elite

By J.D. Moss | February 6, 2003

Al Groh is a man with a plan. When the football coach came to Virginia, he professed a desire to recruit size, speed and athleticism.

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Cavaliers sign new recruits for 2003 season

By Matt Trogdon | February 6, 2003

Twenty-one players signed letters-of-intent Wednesday to play football for the University of Virginia.

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Cavaliers hope to overcome Demons for ACC victory

By Arsalan Tavakoli | February 6, 2003

The Virginia women's basketball team (9-11, 3-6) enters tonight's game poised for revenge against Wake Forest (10-9, 1-8). The Cavaliers are coming off an impressive win against Clemson (11-9, 3-6) at home, avenging their bitter one point road loss to the Tigers earlier this season. The Cavaliers are pumped and poised to start the latter portion of the season on a good note and hope the momentum will carry through to the ACC tournament. "It's a good way to start the second part of the season," coach Debbie Ryan said.