I was six years old when my dad taught me two very important life lessons: first, to root for the St. Louis Cardinals. Second, in his words, “You don’t mess with the mojo.”
At this past Sunday’s Princeton Chase, a victory for the first Varsity Eight highlighted an impressive performance from the Virginia rowing team in its second of three fall regattas. Three other Cavalier squads also registered top-five finishes.
Straight into a spooky Halloween edition of the #GoACC power rankings, wherein I compare every team to various phenomena I at least find terrifying.
Last year, the Virginia football team allowed opposing FBS quarterbacks to complete over 57 percent of their passes.
The final action of the fall season sent the Virginia women’s golf team to Wilmington, N.C. and the Landfall Tradition tournament.
In its first action of the season, the Virginia swimming and diving team put together a complete performance.
After a tumultuous start to the season, including losses in three of its first four games, No. 14 Virginia (7-3-4, 3-2-4 ACC) has rebounded and is riding a 10-game unbeaten streak after a 2-0 upset against No.
With a number of past players in attendance for Homecomings weekend, the Virginia volleyball team defeated conference foe Notre Dame 3-1 Sunday afternoon in Charlottesville.
In front of a record crowd of 3,894 at Klöckner stadium Sunday,a golden goal from senior Annie Steinlage lifted the No.
The No. 5 Virginia field hockey team ended its regular season with a 4-1 loss at No. 1 Maryland this weekend.
The No. 23 Virginia men’s soccer team traveled to South Bend, Ind. Saturday afternoon for its most daunting test of the year: a road game against unbeaten No. 2 Notre Dame. The Cavaliers decisively passed the examination, swashbuckling their way to a 2-0 defeat of the Fighting Irish in the first game between the teams as ACC rivals.
The Cavaliers tested Georgia Tech deep early and often, with David Watford slinging the ball around the field after weeks of conservative, run-heavy play-calling. They may not have hit on all or even most of their attempts, but the important part was that they were trying, right?
Despite record performances from sophomore quarterback David Watford, senior wide receiver Tim Smith and junior receiver Darius Jennings, Virginia fell 35-25 to Georgia Tech Saturday.
The No. 1 Virginia women’s soccer team made history Thursday, becoming the first team in school history to open the season with 17 straight wins.
“The Skinny” on weekend matchups for football, men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey and volleyball.
Like a former president of ours once said, “It’s not what your football team can do for you, it’s what you can do for your football team.” Well, something like that.
After the Virginia volleyball team was swept in both of its matches last weekend, coach Dennis Hohenshelt called out his players for their lack of effort. The Cavaliers apparently took his words to heart Wednesday night in a convincing 3-1 victory against Virginia Tech.
The Virginia women’s soccer roster is loaded with high-caliber talent, but the team’s unparalleled success is a product of more than just elite skill. Behind the scenes, coach Steve Swanson has helped pull the strings as Virginia marches ever-closer to the first perfect regular season slate in program history, and perhaps, the team’s first NCAA title.
The Virginia defense, working below-decks, has been integral to the season-long voyage, allowing just 1.15 goals per game and holding opponents to one goal or fewer in seven of its last nine games.
In the midst of a four-game losing streak, increased attention is perhaps not what the Virginia football team wants. But with their Saturday game against Georgia Tech falling during Homecomings, the Cavaliers will have to attempt to right the ship in front of expectant alumni.
