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Senior running back Wayne Taulapapa and the Cavaliers will look to knock off a Louisville team that has had its fair share of nailbiters this season.

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Virginia football looks to start a winning streak at Louisville

By Ben Anderson | October 5, 2021

The Cavaliers (3-2, 1-2 ACC) are back on the right side of .500 after a 30-28 win against the Hurricanes, while the Cardinals (3-2, 1-1 ACC) found themselves on the wrong side of a very similar ending against Wake Forest Saturday, giving up a field goal with just 22 seconds left to lose 37-34.

Asfaw is consistently listed as one of the top performers for the Cavaliers.

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Men’s and women’s cross country teams compete in Joe Piane Invitational

By Tobias Abramenko | October 4, 2021

The Cavaliers started the outdoor cross country season off strong, but underperformed against highly competitive teams at the Joe Piane/Notre Dame Invitational.

After its loss to Pittsburgh, Virginia is 0-8 in matches against teams ranked in the top five.

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Virginia volleyball has rough week, falls to Pittsburgh and Duke

By Connor Lothrop | October 4, 2021

The Cavaliers were swept by Pittsburgh and Duke in three sets apiece, but still remain above .500 this season.

Three Cavaliers combined to score the game-ending shot — Iacobucci, McDonough and Ezechiels.

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No. 14 Virginia field hockey tops No. 20 Duke in double overtime

By Jacob Tisdale | October 4, 2021

An overtime thriller against Duke gives Virginia a winning ACC record as it heads into a long recovery before taking on No. 7 Maryland.

Sophomore goalkeeper Holden Brown gave up two goals against the Fighting Irish and currently averages 1.32 goals allowed per match as the only goalkeeper who has taken the net for the Cavaliers.

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Men’s soccer defeated 2-1 by Notre Dame

By Kira Flores | October 4, 2021

The men's soccer team has had their fair share of struggles lately, most recently losing to Notre Dame.

Virginia has one of the most dynamic teams in the nation right now — one that is hoping to end the season with its first national championship.

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No. 2 women’s soccer to face No. 5 North Carolina in highly anticipated ACC showdown

By Kushal Patel | October 1, 2021

Virginia hopes to continue its hot streak on Sunday against North Carolina.

Virginia junior defensive back Antonio Clary and senior defensive end Mandy Alonso celebrate after beating Miami Thursday night.

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Virginia football escapes Miami on the foot of the Hurricanes' kicker

By Ben Anderson | October 1, 2021

A truly incredible game had seemingly every Virginia football fan's experience from the first four weeks rolled into one.

A young Cavalier squad used poise and growing chemistry to down the Rams.

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Men’s soccer rallies in second half to knock off VCU

By Connor Smith | October 1, 2021

The Cavaliers (3-5-1, 0-3-0 ACC) scored three goals in the second half to knock off the Rams (5-3-1, 1-1-0 Atlantic 10) and snap a three-match losing streak.

Fifth year goalkeeper Laurel Ivory has only allowed seven goals all season and just one in the last three matches.

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No. 2 women’s soccer moves to 3-0 in ACC play after recent wins

By Kushal Patel and Maggie Rutherford | September 29, 2021

The ACC is widely regarded as the most competitive conference in Division I women’s soccer, and Virginia’s first three intraconference matchups proved just that.

The Cavaliers seek their first road win in nearly two years against Miami Thursday night.

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Virginia football looks to break out of slump Thursday night against Miami

By Joe von Storch | September 29, 2021

Virginia now faces a short week as they travel to Miami for a Thursday night clash in what has become a must-win game if the Cavaliers hope to capture the ACC Coastal crown.

In her first year as Virginia's head coach, Shannon Wells has already led her team to great success this season.

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Hot streaks meet in Pittsburgh as volleyball prepares for No. 2 Pitt

By Connor Lothrop | September 29, 2021

A lot will need to go right for Virginia to win Wednesday night against No. 2 Pitt.

A usually stout Cavalier defense allowed the Dukes to take 24 total shots in their match, including four in the second overtime.

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Men’s soccer suffers two straight losses

By Connor Smith and Kira Flores | September 28, 2021

The Cavaliers fell twice in frustrating fashion last week — losing in double overtime to James Madison and faltering in the final minutes to North Carolina.

Virginia needs to make some key adjustments to shake off the up-and-down performance that defined the last two weeks.

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No. 17 Virginia field hockey wins two of last four

By Jacob Tisdale and Joseph Ascoli | September 28, 2021

The Cavaliers opened ACC play on the road against No. 8 Louisville Louisville in a narrow 1-0 defeat before traveling to No. 12 Ohio State Sunday and picking up a big 2-1 win. The following weekend, Virginia defeated No. 13 Wake Forest in dominant fashion, but fell to No. 19 Old Dominion in a heartbreaker.

Walker, a graduate transfer from Northwestern, has been a central force in the Cavaliers' success this season.

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Volleyball hits stride, sweeping Bellarmine, Georgetown, Fairleigh Dickinson before falling to NC State and downing North Carolina

By Connor Lothrop and Harry Farley | September 28, 2021

Coach Shannon Wells led Virginia as it took on multiple opponents the last two week, notably notching her first conference win as the coach when the Cavaliers beat North Carolina.

Some of Virginia's best comebacks have eventually resulted in hardware for the Cavaliers.

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Highlighting some of Virginia’s best comebacks in the past decade

By Akhil Rekulapelli | September 27, 2021

Virginia sports teams have a knack for providing some of the highest of highs and lowest of lows. We take a look at how Cavalier teams have emerged from some of these lows to reach some of college athletics’ greatest heights.

Junior forward Diana Ordoñez has been instrumental to the team's success, netting eight goals.

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Virginia women’s soccer sets their eyes on an elusive first national championship

By Brandon Brown | September 27, 2021

Following last year's College Cup appearance, the Cavaliers have started the season off on fire, downing border foe West Virginia and defending national champion Santa Clara.

Multiple Cavaliers had dominant performances at the invitational, including senior Rohann Asfaw who came in first place overall — continuing the success he's seen in his previous years at Virginia.

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Men’s and women’s cross country team impress at Virginia Invitational

By Jude Nanaw | September 26, 2021

The cross country teams built on the success from their first meet of the season.

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Virginia football suffers second straight loss, falling to Wake Forest 37-17

By Joe von Storch | September 26, 2021

The Cavaliers’ defensive struggles continued, and the offense failed to capitalize on early opportunities, as the Demon Deacons pulled off a strong road win in Charlottesville.

Senior second baseman Arizona Ritchie has found a strong Jewish community in softball in her pursuits with the Israeli national softball team.

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Jewish athletes find their voice during their final year on Grounds

By Sam Liss | September 23, 2021

Fourth years Martin Weisz and Arizona Ritchie share experiences as two of few Jewish student-athletes at Virginia and how they have balanced their religious and athletic obligations.

With the loss to Virginia Tech, Virginia is now winless in its last four matches.

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Men’s soccer falls to No. 17 Virginia Tech in 2OT

By Connor Smith | September 22, 2021

It was a hard-fought game, but the Hokies edged the Cavaliers 2-1 in double overtime.

Virginia football looks to start a winning streak at Louisville

Men’s and women’s cross country teams compete in Joe Piane Invitational

Virginia volleyball has rough week, falls to Pittsburgh and Duke

No. 14 Virginia field hockey tops No. 20 Duke in double overtime

Men’s soccer defeated 2-1 by Notre Dame

No. 2 women’s soccer to face No. 5 North Carolina in highly anticipated ACC showdown

Virginia football escapes Miami on the foot of the Hurricanes' kicker

Men’s soccer rallies in second half to knock off VCU

No. 2 women’s soccer moves to 3-0 in ACC play after recent wins

Virginia football looks to break out of slump Thursday night against Miami

Hot streaks meet in Pittsburgh as volleyball prepares for No. 2 Pitt

Men’s soccer suffers two straight losses

No. 17 Virginia field hockey wins two of last four

Volleyball hits stride, sweeping Bellarmine, Georgetown, Fairleigh Dickinson before falling to NC State and downing North Carolina

Highlighting some of Virginia’s best comebacks in the past decade

Virginia women’s soccer sets their eyes on an elusive first national championship

Men’s and women’s cross country team impress at Virginia Invitational

Virginia football suffers second straight loss, falling to Wake Forest 37-17

Jewish athletes find their voice during their final year on Grounds

Men’s soccer falls to No. 17 Virginia Tech in 2OT

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