The Lars Tiffany era in Charlottesville, Va. has gotten off to a fantastic start, with the No. 6 Virginia men’s lacrosse team continuing their hot start to the season, comfortably defeating Sienna 20-13 at Klöckner Stadium Tuesday night.
Monday night’s outcome should have come as no surprise to anyone who has followed the Virginia men’s basketball team over the last three weeks.
No. 18 Virginia couldn’t muster a victory Monday night over Miami, as their losing streak reached four games.
In the final weekend before the ACC Championships, Virginia wrestling traveled to compete in the U.S. Collegiate Championships Sunday.
The No. 14 Virginia men’s basketball team (18-8, 8-6 ACC) shot just 27.8 percent from the floor Saturday night, falling to a more talented No. 10 North Carolina program, 65-41, at the Dean Dome.
Brogdon’s No. 15 jersey will join just seven other Cavalier legends whose numbers have a permanent place in Virginia basketball history.
The No. 7 Virginia men’s lacrosse team followed up their season opening win over No. 9 Loyola with a thrilling 18-14 win over Drexel in their home opener.
The Virginia women’s basketball team defeated Virginia Tech on the road, 63-55, sweeping the season series with the rival Hokies.
A thrilling comeback against Kansas Sunday capped a perfect 3-0 weekend for the Virginia baseball team (3-0) to start its season.
In its second tournament of the season, the Virginia softball team evenly split its wins and losses.
In need of a statement win to put on its NCAA Tournament resume, the Virginia women’s basketball team stepped up in a big way against its most difficult opponent of the season.
Two teams who have recently suffered losses to Duke will square off, as No. 14 Virginia travels to Chapel Hill, N.C. to take on No. 10 North Carolina Saturday night.
The No. 8 Virginia women’s swimming and diving teams finished second at the ACC Championships at the conclusion of action Thursday night.
“The Skinny” on weekend action for baseball, softball, wrestling and track and field.
The Cavaliers (16-9, 5-7 ACC) face their toughest challenge on their quest for a bid Thursday when No. 4 Florida State (23-3, 11-1 ACC) comes to John Paul Jones Arena.
Saturday’s game will be Virginia’s home opener and Drexel’s season opener.
Freshman forward Jayson Tatum hit dagger after dagger on Virginia’s pack line defense, and the Blue Devils overcame a four-point halftime deficit to win, 65-55, Wednesday night at John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia’s strength and conditioning program, along with the rest of the coaching staff, seems to have propelled Virginia players to heights well above what a casual observer would expect.
Although the Cavaliers were knocked down by NC State at the end of the regular season, do not be surprised if they walk out of this week with their tenth-straight ACC title.
Virginia needs a wakeup call now more than ever. A win against Duke would provide just that.
