Riddle me this, in-state students: Has the hometown sports scene ever held this much promise? Virginia bracketologists understandably are bummed about a 'Hoo-less March Madness, but as the spring sports season begins in earnest, Cavalier fans have plenty of reason for optimism.
[caption id="attachment_33893" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sophomore guard Sylven Landesberg was the ACC Rookie of the Year last season, when he played in 55 games for the Cavaliers and averaged 16.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
When he was introduced as the new head coach of the Virginia basketball team April 1 last year, Tony Bennett was charged with two tall tasks.
[caption id="attachment_33890" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Redshirt junior goalkeeper Lauren Benner is once again between the pipes for the Cavaliers, where she has allowed only 8.3 goals per game on the season.
During the first run through the order yesterday evening against Marshall, Virginia hitters familiarized themselves with a sidearm, an aesthetically displeasing throwing motion that resulted in top speeds of 64 miles per hour.
Here are a few words that I would use to describe Sunday's basketball game between the fifth-seed Virginia and 12th-seed Wisconsin-Green Bay women's basketball teams: Devastating. Anti-climactic. Frustrating. There's a rule that we follow at my house, and I'm not sure if it's something we made up or if it's a University-wide - or nation-wide or worldwide - tradition.
[caption id="attachment_33886" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Melanie Mitchell defeated No. 2 Arizona last weekend.
The No. 1 Virginia men's tennis team moves into a doubleheader match today against in-state rivals Richmond and No.
[caption id="attachment_33852" align="alignleft" width="238" caption="Junior Phil Gosselin went 7-for-10 with four RBIs during Virginia's most recent three--game series, sweeping Boston College.
[caption id="attachment_33850" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Senior guard Monica Wright led the Cavaliers' scoring effort with 34 points in addition to contributing nine rebounds.
There are clearly defined student sections at Virginia football and basketball games, and it's understood that the Wahooligans make camp in the far section of bleachers at Kl
Even among the strong players that comprise the No. 27 Virginia women's tennis team - which holds a 10-3 record and is undefeated in the ACC - sophomore Lindsey Hardenbergh is able to stand out. Currently ranked No.
The No. 20 Virginia men's golf team placed third this weekend at the Schenkel E-Z-GO Invitational, held in Statesboro, Ga.
Freshman forward Tristan Spurlock will not return to Virginia next season. The decision was made on a mutual basis between coach Tony Bennett and Spurlock. Spurlock was originally recruited by former coach Dave Leitao.
[caption id="attachment_33807" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sophomore pitcher Danny Hutlzen pitched eight innings only allowing three hits and one run in the Cavaliers series opening win against Boston College Friday at Davenport Field.
The No. 1 Virginia men's tennis team easily topped No. 62 Maryland, No. 8 Baylor and Gardener-Webb this weekend, continuing an unbeaten streak that extends back to Feb.
[caption id="attachment_33804" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Mei Christensen, Lauren Perdue, Hannah Davis and Kristen Moores took home fourth place in the 400-meter free relay at the NCAA Championships in West lafayette, Ind.
[caption id="attachment_33802" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Senior Brent Jones became the second UVa wrestler to win the Gorrarian Trophy.
The No. 6 Virginia women's lacrosse team increased its win streak to four games Saturday afternoon, downing No.
After falling behind early, the Virginia men's lacrosse team bounced back to handle Towson on the road yesterday, winning 15-10 to remain undefeated on the year. Despite a 2-1 lead, the Cavaliers found themselves trailing 4-2 by the end of the first period.
