[caption id="attachment_35295" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Redshirt junior midfielder Jimmy Simpson scored off a header delivered by sophomore midfielder Ari Dimas.
If you blinked, you might have missed it. Seemingly in a flash, the Virginia women's soccer team dominated Richmond last Friday, scoring three goals in 15 minutes to start the first half, then going on to notch two goals in five minutes to begin the second on the way to an 8-0 victory. "That certainly wasn't what we were expecting - we've played them in the spring, and they've been awfully good," Virginia coach Steve Swanson said.
It's late on a Saturday night, and Mike London sits quietly at home, trying to wake himself from a dream. His weary mind bristles with the image of himself galloping down the Virginia sideline, inching ever closer to the end zone as the deafening noise around him washes away any trace of fatigue in his 49-year-old legs.
The Virginia volleyball team's five-game win streak - its best season start since 2003 - came to an end Saturday when it could not contain a late fifth-set rally by George Washington in the Holiday Inn Jefferson Cup. Although the Cavaliers (5-1) ultimately won the cup, their last-minute efforts against the Colonials (4-2) came up short, giving them their first loss of the season. "Our team was a little complacent, expecting that it was going to be an easy match," coach Lee Maes said. Saturday's game started off in somewhat unusual fashion for Virginia, which had swept both North Florida (0-6)and Liberty (4-2) Friday.
[caption id="attachment_35281" align="alignleft" width="207" caption="Despite being absent last year, senior running back Keith Payne had a big impact on the Cavaliers' offense Saturday, rushing for 114 yards to score four touchdowns overall.
This Saturday, when the Virginia football team takes the field for the first time with coach Mike London, the senior members of the squad will have their final opportunity to accomplish a goal they have not yet managed during their collegiate careers: win a season-opener. The last time the Cavaliers kicked off a season in the win column was 2005, when they defeated Western Michigan.
You know the Virginia football team finished 3-9 last season, and that seems to be all you need to know. You know the plays they made - or more likely, did not make - on the field last year, but what do you know about the Cavaliers off the field? It's possible you remember senior tight end Joe Torchia's touchdown catch in a forgettable loss to Duke.
[caption id="attachment_35248" align="alignleft" width="271" caption="Sophomore forward Will Bates led Virginia with 12 goals last season.
The third-ranked Virginia field hockey team opens the home portion of its schedule with a Sunday afternoon clash against in-state foe Old Dominion.
Does the name Noah Shackles mean anything to you? Probably not, but if it does ring a bell, you may be wondering what the Little League slugger from the Hawaiian U.S.
Psst! Hey, over here! It's me, the 2010 baseball season. I know you probably forgot about me while you've been off getting excited for the start of football season, but believe it or not, I'm still around for almost another two months!
[caption id="attachment_35178" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Senior midfielder Sinead Farrelly was a second-team All-American last season after leading the Cavaliers with eight goals.
[caption id="attachment_35188" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Senior Emil Heineking went through last year's season undefeated leading up to Regionals.
The Virginia men's tennis doubles team of senior Michael Shabaz and junior Drew Courtney earned a wild card Aug.
As a rule, I try not to question the wisdom of the Bible, my elders or a Grade-A Badass like the late U.S.
After bringing in the first nationally ranked recruiting classes in program history - No. 15 in 2009 and an even more impressive No.
What did winning the national championship mean for you? It was an awesome feeling as a senior to go out with my boys.
Marc Verica is hoping the third time's a charm. First the Virginia senior quarterback witnessed former offensive coordinator Mike Groh get the boot from his old man after he turned a bad offense into a terrible one.
The Virginia women's soccer team had a mixed bag of results this weekend, as the Cavaliers tied No. 11 Penn State 1-1 and defeated Connecticut 1-0 in double overtime. During the Cavaliers' first game of the weekend, the Nittany Lions took a one-goal lead at the beginning of the second half, but the Cavaliers rallied back after junior forward Lauren Alwine's goal in the 87th minute to force overtime.
Virginia remained undefeated in its preseason Saturday night as it came from behind on the road to beat George Mason 2-1 for its third straight victory. The Patriots went up 1-0 on a Parker Walton goal in the 29th minute.
