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Virginia fought hard to make it this far in the College World Series.

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‘I’m proud as heck of them:’ Virginia baseball’s season is over after falling short against No. 2 Texas

By Sarah Pettycord | June 26, 2021

Though the Cavaliers didn’t advance in the College World Series, there are so many accomplishments to celebrate from their entire season and so much to look forward to in 2022.

Virginia freshman Alex Walsh was one of four Cavaliers to qualify for the United States Olympic Swimming team, as she won the 200-meter individual medley.

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Four women’s swimming athletes qualify for the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics

By Joe von Storch | June 26, 2021

The Cavaliers saw four women qualify for the United States Olympic team, and Coach Todd DeSorbo was named an assistant coach to the Olympic team’s staff.

McGarry shut down nearly every scoring opportunity for the Bulldogs — only allowing one hit in 7.1 innings of work.

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Virginia baseball falls to Mississippi State 6-5, still remains in the College World Series

By Sarah Pettycord | June 23, 2021

This loss puts the Cavaliers in a situation they're intimately familiar with — one in which they face elimination.

The team embraced Michaels with open arms and a celebratory huddle after his first home run of the season.

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Virginia baseball stuns No. 3 Tennessee in the first game of the College World Series

By Sarah Pettycord | June 21, 2021

The Cavaliers stepped up in big ways against the Volunteers to stay in the winners bracket of the College World Series.

Meyer became the first woman in program history to take home a national title

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Meyer’s National Championship highlights the conclusion of the season for a Virginia program on the rise

By Will Krehmeyer | June 17, 2021

Virginia has dominated in outdoor events this year, which all led to four incredible days at the NCAA Championship.

Teel's grand slam in the seventh inning propelled the Cavaliers ahead on the board in the third game of the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals.

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Virginia baseball will take a 1,186-mile trip to the College World Series after defeating Dallas Baptist in two of three games

By Sarah Pettycord | June 15, 2021

Virginia is now one step closer to the National Championship — a title the team has been chasing since 2015.

Freshman Claudio Romero was recently named the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Men’s Field Athlete of the Year for its Southeast Region.

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Virginia advances 10 individuals and two relay teams at NCAA East Regional

By Will Krehmeyer | June 10, 2021

Ten individual men’s and women’s competitors, as well as two relay teams, were able to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships, which are underway through June 12.

The Cavaliers were ecstatic after their sensational win against the Monarchs.

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Baseball blows through competitors in the NCAA Tournament Columbia Regionals and advances to the Super Regionals

By Sarah Pettycord | June 9, 2021

Virginia brought the heat in the NCAA Tournament Columbia Regionals — winning four of five games and punching the team a ticket to the next round.

Junior and senior field hockey players Adele Iacobucci and Greer Gill helped start the Virginia chapter of Morgan's Message this past March.

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Student-athletes organize the Virginia chapter of Morgan’s Message, a mental health advocacy organization

By Hannah Young | June 3, 2021

Today, the Morgan’s Message Education Program can be found at 59 high schools and 80 colleges, and currently has 245 ambassadors who advocate for student-athlete mental health on their campuses and in their communities.

The Virginia baseball team had a strong showing across each of their final three games, however were unable capture victory in their last bout against Duke.

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Virginia baseball downs Virginia Tech and Notre Dame before ending season with loss to Duke in ACC semifinal

By Caroline Lund and Sarah Pettycord | June 3, 2021

Despite knocking off Virginia Tech and Notre Dame, the Cavaliers fell short of earning a spot in the ACC Championship after a loss to Duke.

This is the second national championship for Coach Lars Tiffany during his five years with the Cavaliers.

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No. 4 Virginia men’s lacrosse takes down No. 3 Maryland to repeat as national champions

By Andrew Cho | May 31, 2021

For the ninth time in program history, Virginia brought home the title with a 17-16 win against Maryland.

The Cavaliers managed a nail-biting 12-11 victory over the Tar Heels as the match-up came down to the wire.

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No. 5 Virginia men’s lacrosse hangs on to beat No. 1 North Carolina in Final Four thriller

By Andrew Cho | May 31, 2021

The Virginia men's lacrosse team will be playing in the national championship game for the second year in a row.

The top-ranked Tar Heels will be a formidable opponent for the Cavaliers in the semifinals, and, should they advance, the team will face tough competition in either Duke or Maryland.

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Previewing Championship Weekend for the Virginia men's lacrosse team

By William Smythe | May 29, 2021

One matchup against North Carolina stands between Virginia and a spot in the National Championship game against either Duke or Maryland.

The Cavaliers' 2021 class will certainly be remembered for their 2019 ACC and NCAA Championships, but beyond their accolades, will be remembered for their drive, dedication and determination.

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SMYTHE: A thank you to the 2021 men’s lacrosse seniors

By William Smythe | May 28, 2021

As the Cavaliers continue tournament play, let’s take the chance to acknowledge the immeasurable contributions in their chase for a second consecutive national championship.

Freshman Emma Navarro dropped just two sets en route to Virginia's third ever NCAA women's singles title.

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Freshman women’s tennis phenom Emma Navarro wins the NCAA singles championship

By Akhil Rekulapelli | May 28, 2021

Navarro joins current world No. 50 Danielle Collins — who won NCAA singles titles in 2014 and 2016 — in the record books as she brings home the Cavaliers’ third singles title.

Redshirt freshman attackman Connor Shellenberger paced the Cavaliers with a career outing, netting six goals.

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No. 4 men’s lacrosse dominates No. 5 Georgetown in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament

By William Smythe | May 27, 2021

Virginia, playing one of the most complete games of its season, managed to quiet a potent Georgetown offense for the majority of the contest.

Andrew Abbott capped off his tenure at Disharoon Park Friday with 16 strikeouts and a well-deserved standing ovation.

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Virginia records a pair of walk-off wins and sweeps Wake Forest in weekend series

By Caroline Lund and Sarah Pettycord | May 22, 2021

Virginia has one more series left — a three-gamer against Boston College — before the ACC Tournament begins.

Knight and Foster both won their respective ACC titles with performances on the third day of the meet — performances that broke their own school records.

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Virginia men’s and women’s track and field win several individual titles at ACC Championships

By Will Krehmeyer | May 22, 2021

The Cavaliers picked up multiple individual titles throughout the weekend in the first ACC Championship meet held since 2019.

Shellenberger has recorded at least one point in every game this season, and his 60 points on the season is No. 1 in the nation amongst freshmen.

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No. 4 men’s lacrosse battles back to defeat the Bryant Bulldogs in a first-round slugfest

By William Smythe | May 22, 2021

In their 40th tournament appearance, the Cavaliers will move onto the second round after defeating Bryant 13-11.

The Virginia Class of 2021 has a multitude of athletes that will be remembered for decades to come.

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ROUNDTABLE: The CD Sports Staff reflects on the Class of 2021

By CD Sports Staff | May 20, 2021

In this roundtable, we answer a few key questions about the Class of 2021 and look back on their impact on the University.

‘I’m proud as heck of them:’ Virginia baseball’s season is over after falling short against No. 2 Texas

Four women’s swimming athletes qualify for the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics

Virginia baseball falls to Mississippi State 6-5, still remains in the College World Series

Virginia baseball stuns No. 3 Tennessee in the first game of the College World Series

Meyer’s National Championship highlights the conclusion of the season for a Virginia program on the rise

Virginia baseball will take a 1,186-mile trip to the College World Series after defeating Dallas Baptist in two of three games

Virginia advances 10 individuals and two relay teams at NCAA East Regional

Baseball blows through competitors in the NCAA Tournament Columbia Regionals and advances to the Super Regionals

Student-athletes organize the Virginia chapter of Morgan’s Message, a mental health advocacy organization

Virginia baseball downs Virginia Tech and Notre Dame before ending season with loss to Duke in ACC semifinal

No. 4 Virginia men’s lacrosse takes down No. 3 Maryland to repeat as national champions

No. 5 Virginia men’s lacrosse hangs on to beat No. 1 North Carolina in Final Four thriller

Previewing Championship Weekend for the Virginia men's lacrosse team

SMYTHE: A thank you to the 2021 men’s lacrosse seniors

Freshman women’s tennis phenom Emma Navarro wins the NCAA singles championship

No. 4 men’s lacrosse dominates No. 5 Georgetown in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament

Virginia records a pair of walk-off wins and sweeps Wake Forest in weekend series

Virginia men’s and women’s track and field win several individual titles at ACC Championships

No. 4 men’s lacrosse battles back to defeat the Bryant Bulldogs in a first-round slugfest

ROUNDTABLE: The CD Sports Staff reflects on the Class of 2021

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