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Virginia shuts out Drexel, 2-0

By Ben Baskin | September 19, 2012

The rain, which came down in tempestuous waves all day Tuesday, held off long enough during the night for the Virginia men’s soccer team to notch a 2-0 win against Drexel. The Cavaliers (4-2-1, 1-0-0 ACC) seized the lead in the 30th minute off freshman midfielder Todd Wharton’s first career goal and never relinquished it, mustering a strong performance in the absence of senior tri-captain Ari Dimas. Tuesday’s contest against the Dragons (3-2-1) marked the third consecutive game that Virginia played without Dimas, but the first since news broke Monday that Dimas had been ruled ineligible for the remainder of the season by the NCAA.

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NFL stakes claim as television's juiciest drama

By Zack Bartee | September 19, 2012

Like all good television, the NFL has its fair share of action and drama. But after the past two weeks, pencil this season in to sweep the Daytime Emmy Awards for the most dramatic soap opera on television. Yes, we’ve been treated to phenomenal performances in the first two weeks.

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No sure wins for football

By Sean McGoey | September 18, 2012

Denial is the first stage of grief. Like many Virginia football fans, I have spent the last few days denying there was a college football game in Atlanta Saturday afternoon.

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Short-handed Cavs try to tame Dragons

By Ben Baskin | September 18, 2012

The Virginia men’s soccer team looks to overcome a suddenly short-handed roster as it closes out a six-game homestand against Drexel Tuesday night. Last Friday, the Cavaliers (3-2-1, 1-0 ACC) relinquished a late lead against then-No.

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Duo overcomes odds for Olympic spot

By Matt Comey | September 18, 2012

Last Friday, Virginia field hockey players Michelle Vittese and Paige Selenski watched at the White House as President Barack Obama honored a group of athletes who, in his words, “could not have been better ambassadors and representatives for the United States.” The president was addressing the country’s 2012 Olympians, including Vittese and Selenski, in a fitting end to a story that began with the duo’s once-unlikely journey to London. Leaving Charlottesville Pursuing an Olympic dream requires sacrifices that extend more deeply than the physical strain of training.

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NCAA rules Dimas ineligibile for 2012 season

By Ben Baskin | September 17, 2012

The NCAA dealt Virginia men’s soccer devastating news Monday, ruling that senior captain Ari Dimas will be ineligible to compete for the remainder of the season.

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Cavs tie UNC, extend streak

By Michael Eilbacher | September 17, 2012

The No. 5 Virginia women’s soccer team saw its eight-game winning streak come to an end Sunday in a back-and-forth 2-2 tie against ACC rival No.

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U.Va. dominates Miami for win

By Matt Comey | September 17, 2012

In its first home game in nearly two weeks, the No. 9 Virginia field hockey team improved to 4-0 in Charlottesville with a 6-1 victory against Miami of Ohio Saturday. The victory was powered by a strong overall team effort, but it was the play of redshirt senior forward Paige Selenski that sealed the win.

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Late goal spoils near win

By Ben Baskin | September 17, 2012

The Virginia men’s soccer team came tantalizingly close to adding another signature victory to its early season résumé Friday night at home against No.

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Virginia rallies, salvages weekend

By Peter Nance | September 17, 2012

Playing in front of the largest crowd of the season — one that included University President Teresa Sullivan — in a game designated an Orange Passport event by the Hoo Crew, the Virginia volleyball team came out flat against the Hokies.

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Washington, Yellow Jackets trounce Cavaliers

By Fritz Metzinger | September 15, 2012

Fueled by the dazzling play of Quarterback Tevin Washington and a vaunted triple-option offense, Georgia Tech throttled Virginia 56-20 Saturday to hand the Cavaliers their first defeat of the season. A week after surviving a 17-16 heart-thumping contest against Penn State, Virginia (2-1, 0-1 ACC) sputtered badly in its first game outside the friendly confines of Scott Stadium.

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No. 5 women’s soccer team wallops Wolfpack, 4-0

By Michael Eilbacher | September 14, 2012

The No. 5 Virginia women’s soccer team kept up its hot streak Thursday night by crushing N.C. State 4-0 in the ACC opener for both teams. The Cavaliers (8-1-0, 1-0-0 ACC) led nearly wire-to-wire, dominating the Wolfpack (5-4-0, 0-1-0 ACC) throughout.

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Cavalier field hockey squad meets Miami of Ohio for home mid-season clash

By Matt Comey | September 13, 2012

After nearly two weeks on the road, the No. 9 Virginia field hockey team returns to familiar blue turf Saturday to host Miami of Ohio. “It’s definitely better playing at home,” junior midfielder Carissa Vittese said.

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Volleyball team faces Commonwealth rivals

By Peter Nance | September 13, 2012

The Virginia volleyball team takes part in the Marriott Cavalier Classic this weekend, battling Virginia Tech and Liberty for in-state supremacy. The Cavaliers (4-5, 0-0 ACC) come off a trip to Richmond last weekend, when they squared off with Virginia Commonwealth, Georgetown and Appalachian State.

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ACC welcomes Notre Dame

By Ashley Robertson and Fritz Metzinger | September 13, 2012

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Wednesday that it will add Notre Dame to its conference, a coveted program among colleges continually shifting conferences.

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Cavaliers visit Yellow Jackets

By Chanhong Luu | September 13, 2012

The Virginia football team opens its ACC slate in Atlanta against rival Georgia Tech Saturday hoping for a more complete performance than the shaky 17-16 victory the team scraped last week against Penn State. In their two victories this season, the Cavaliers (2-0, 0-0 ACC) have cruised past coach Mike London’s former team, Richmond, and escaped by the narrowest of margins against Penn State courtesy of a last-second miss by Nittany Lion kicker Sam Ficken.

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Virginia hosts No. 24 Xavier

By Ben Baskin | September 13, 2012

Success is self-perpetuating. At least that’s what the Virginia men’s soccer team — currently on a two-game winning streak — is hoping as it approaches Friday night’s home showdown against No.

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Virginia aims to stay hot

By Michael Eilbacher | September 13, 2012

In the midst of an impressive streak, the No. 5 Virginia women’s soccer team starts ACC play this week with matches against N.C.

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Notre Dame to join ACC

By Ashley Robertson and Fritz Metzinger | September 12, 2012

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Wednesday that it will add Notre Dame, a coveted program among college’s continually shifting conferences. The Fighting Irish will become the ACC’s 15th member in all sports except football and will play five football games against ACC opponents each season.

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“The Kid” comes up big

By Daniel Weltz | September 12, 2012

Before he became known simply as “The Kid,” sophomore tight end Jake McGee had a decision to make.