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Early injuries plague Cavaliers

By Paul Montana | November 14, 2007

Coming off an impressive 18-point win in their home debut against Vermont, the Virginia men's basketball team will complete its two-game home stand tonight against Howard. In Sunday's win against Vermont, Virginia (1-0) avoided joining the highly-touted group of Kentucky, USC and Georgia Tech, who all lost their home openers to lesser teams in Gardner-Webb, Mercer and UNC Greensboro, respectively.

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Men's soccer doubles up on ACC Tournament wins

By Cavalier Daily Staff | November 14, 2007

With two goals, senior Chris Tierney led the Virginia men's soccer team yesterday to its first ACC victory in more than a month.

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Slap a sundress on Grandma

By Kyle O'Connor | November 14, 2007

Drive. Walk. Run. Hang-glide. Street luge. Jump on the old Big Wheel. Get a piggyback ride from Jeffrey Fitzgerald.

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Cavs' success speaks to recruits

By Conor Wakeman | November 14, 2007

The Virginia men's basketball team set a program record by going 16-1 at home in their first season at John Paul Jones Arena and played their way into a share of the regular season conference championship by winning all eight of their conference games at JPJ. Virginia coach Dave Leitao said while last season's success was special, he focused more on the impact such success has on future seasons. "I think it raises everybody's awareness as to who we are," Leitao said.

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Club team wins national title

By Ashley Simpson | November 14, 2007

The Virginia club field hockey team returned last weekend from James Madison with another title in hand: The team won the 2007 National Field Hockey League Championships. Senior Nicole Debien, co-president and forward, said the Cavaliers were part of the league's Elite Eight that went to nationals at JMU.

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Field hockey falls in NCAA Tournament

By Cavalier Daily Staff | November 14, 2007

After winning their last regular-season and first ACC Tournament match to secure an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, the Virginia field hockey team lost its first-round match to Penn State Saturday 3-2 to end Virginia's season.

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Losing J.R. , keeping Sean

By Paul Montana | November 13, 2007

In the 2006-07 season, J.R. Reynolds and Sean Singletary accounted for 37.4 of Virginia's 77.0 points per game.

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SPORTSIN BRIEF

By Cavalier Daily Staff | November 13, 2007

FOOTBALL: Virginia Tech game set for noon The Nov. 24 contents between Virginia Tech and Virginia will commence at 12:00 p.m.

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Cavs fall short against G.W.

By Aaron Perryman | November 13, 2007

After a mediocre showing against Longwood Saturday night, the Cavaliers came out and gave it their all last night against a ranked opponent but fell short of a win, losing to No.

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Cavaliers enter ACCTournament against Pack

By Megan McDonald | November 13, 2007

The Virginia men's soccer team battles N.C. State today for the remaining spot in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men's Soccer Tournament. Seeded eighth and ninth respectively, the No.

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Cavaliers to host first round of NCAA Tournament Friday

By Cavalier Daily Staff | November 13, 2007

Great teams validate their success during the postseason. The Virginia women's soccer team will look to do just that.

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What's in a number?

By Eric Strow | November 13, 2007

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans once paid $20,000 to a teammate for the ability to wear the number 83.

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Virginia ousts Longwood

By Zach Rowen | November 12, 2007

he Virginia women's basketball team won its season opener against Longwood 62-49 Saturday night. In her official debut as a Cavalier, junior center Aisha Mohammed led all scorers with 16 points.

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Swimming & diving see success in Pennsylvania

By Megan McDonald | November 12, 2007

The Virginia swimming and diving teams returned home from State College, Pa. Saturday after a respectable showing at their own version of the Big Ten Challenge.

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Virginia victory puts Orange Bowl to rest

By Eric Kolenich | November 12, 2007

MIAMI -- After a season of heart-stopping victories, Virginia made it look easy Saturday night with a shut-out victory that spoiled the farewell party at the Orange Bowl. After 468 games over 71 seasons, the Orange Bowl went out on one of its worst -- the worst home loss since 1944 when Miami fell to Texas A&M 70-14. The Cavaliers (9-2, 6-1 ACC) scored early and often and never gave Miami (5-5, 2-4 ACC) a single chance to compete.

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Cavaliers down Vermont in first game of season

By Paul Montana | November 12, 2007

Virginia came out strong in its opening game against Vermont and never surrendered the lead, as the Cavaliers took a 90-72 win at John Paul Jones Arena.

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A fitting farewell

By Eric Kolenich | November 12, 2007

It seems like whenever I get to a party, it's just ending. It was my first visit, my last visit to the fame-filled fortress I had seen so many times on television hosting its championship-caliber Hurricane teams.

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Seredni impresses as feature twirler

By Jenna Casey | November 12, 2007

You've been to the games. You've seen her. Admit it: The girl has skills. The mention of Virginia's feature twirler Erica Seredni may provoke some cynical comments, but tossing a baton in the air and catching it precisely as you move across the field isn't that easy.

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Men's team finishes fourth in NCAA Regionals

By JP Stroman | November 12, 2007

The Cavalier men's cross country team finished fourth at the NCAA Southeast Regional meet Saturday.

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Cavaliers fall to Wake Forest

By Megan McDonald | November 12, 2007

The 21st-ranked Virginia men's soccer team fell to top-ranked Wake Forest 3-1 Friday night. The Cavaliers' (10-6-2) last regular season game was also their last conference contest before heading to the ACC Tournament Tuesday.