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Cavaliers defeat Tech, West Va.

February 1, 2012

The No. 9 Virginia women's tennis team continued its early-season success at Blacksburg yesterday, dominating West Virginia 7-0 in the first match, before downing Virginia Tech 7-0 in the second match to maintain their perfect record. In the morning, the Cavaliers (4-0, 1-0 ACC) swept all three doubles matches, continuing the strong play during singles action as Virginia did not surrender a single set to the Mountaineers (0-3). Sophomore Li Xi cruised at first singles, defeating West Virginia junior Emily Mathis 6-2, 6-1.

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Virginia commends field hockey Olympians

January 31, 2012

The University honored field hockey senior midfielders and 2012 Olympians Paige Selenski and Michelle Vittesse at halftime of the women's basketball team's 62-52 victory against Florida State Sunday at John Paul Jones Arena. Selenski and Vittesse each contributed a goal to the U.S.

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Cavs aim for two wins

By Michael Eilbacher | January 31, 2012

After starting the season with two comeback wins, the No. 9 Virginia women's tennis team will look to continue its stellar play and build momentum today in a doubleheader against West Virginia and ACC rival No.

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Matmen pummel Terps

By Zack Bartee | January 31, 2012

Virginia head coach Steve Garland fist-pumped his way across the mat at Memorial Gymnasium in a defining moment Sunday as the No.

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Cavaliers host Tigers

By Peter Nance | January 31, 2012

The ACC's two top scoring defenses will clash tonight when the No.

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Chiariello bests record

January 30, 2012

One day after senior Vincenzo Chiariello opened the Penn State National Invitational with a record performance for the Virginia track and field team in the weight throw, senior Marcus Robinson set a new school record in the triple jump.

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Teams pound Panthers poolside at home

By Ian Rappaport | January 30, 2012

The Virginia men's and women's swimming and diving teams took to the pool at home Saturday for their first meet at the Aquatic and Fitness Center since last January.

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Cavs eke out win against Wolfpack, 61-60

January 30, 2012

Senior guard Sammy Zeglinski finally rediscovered his three-point touch, while N.C. State sophomore guard Lorenzo Brown couldn't find his in a key situation as the Virginia men's basketball team hung on for a 61-60 road win in Raleigh, N.C.

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Virginia beats Noles at home

By Daniel Weltz | January 30, 2012

[caption id="attachment_49350" align="alignleft" width="221" caption="Sophomore guard Ataira Franklin made up for a poor shooting night with tenacious defensive effort.

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Cavaliers defeat Eagles, 66-49

By Ashley Robertson and Matt Welsh | January 27, 2012

[caption id="attachment_49291" align="alignleft" width="147" caption="Sophomore forward Akil Mitchell posted 10 points and five rebounds in his second start in place of injured senior center Assane Sene.

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Virginia seeks sweet 16th win

By Asma Khan | January 27, 2012

[caption id="attachment_49288" align="alignleft" width="177" caption="Senior forward Chelsea Shine averages an impressive 6.2 rebounds per game, but Florida State's senior forward Cierra Bravard bests that mark with 6.9 boards per game.

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Cavs host year

By Ian Rappaport | January 27, 2012

The home team in almost any sport undoubtedly benefits from competing in a familiar environment with an adoring crowd of spectators.

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Team joins field of 30 for Penn State Invitational

By Ashley Robertson | January 27, 2012

The Virginia track and field team will compete in the Penn State National Invitational this weekend, with seniors Mark Amirault and Morgane Gay, two All-American cross country runners, making their season debut. More than 30 teams and 1,000 student-athletes will join Amirault and Gay at University Park, Pa.

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Volleyball hires Dennis Hohenshell

By Katherine Raichlen | January 27, 2012

Dennis Hohenshelt will replace Lee Maes as head coach of the Virginia volleyball team, Athletic Director Craig Littlepage announced yesterday.

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Squad seeks to ground Eagles

By Sam Casscells | January 26, 2012

[caption id="attachment_49231" align="alignleft" width="175" caption="Facing a young Boston College squad tonight, senior forward Mike Scott will look to bounce back from Sunday's relatively quiet performance against Virginia Tech.

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#sportsworldproblems

By Fritz Metzinger | January 26, 2012

"I'm so juiced right now!" the face of the NBA exclaimed late last Sunday night via tweet. Was Lebron James eager, perhaps, to wreak havoc on his former Cleveland Cavaliers team Tuesday night?

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Yellow Jackets best Cavs

By Daniel Weltz | January 26, 2012

[caption id="attachment_49228" align="alignleft" width="282" caption="Midway through the second half of last night's game against Georgia Tech, sophomore guard Ataira Franklin knocked down a jumper which brought Virginia within three points of its opponent.

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Matmen to host No. 13 Maryland

By Zack Bartee | January 26, 2012

[caption id="attachment_49226" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="In just his second match since returning from injury, redshirt freshman Derek Papagianopoulos will take on No.

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No. 19 Cavaliers adjust to life sans Sene

By Ashley Robertson and Matt Welsh | January 25, 2012

He has never fully materialized as an offensive threat and his ball-handling is suspect at best, but when senior Assane Sene fractured his right ankle Jan.

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Team gears up for Georgia Tech

By Matt Comey | January 25, 2012

[caption id="attachment_49153" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Coming off the bench, junior forward Telia McCall played an average of 15.4 minutes per game this season but 26.5 minutes the last five games.