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Two hands clapping

By Kevin Zdancewicz | October 4, 2007

The game was almost a week ago, but it's still fresh in my mind. The men's soccer game against Virginia Tech was one for the ages, and though it ended in a disappointing tie, it gave the record crowd of 7,906 exciting action all the way to the final minute. Before you start asking me how a bunch of guys kicking a ball could be that entertaining, first ask yourself if you have actually given college soccer a chance.

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Virginia looks to translate statistics into success

By Paul Montana | October 4, 2007

After three consecutive losses in the last two weeks, the Cavaliers face the prospect of dipping below .500 for the first time in field hockey coach Michele Madison's two-year reign at Virginia as the team battles California tonight at the Turf Field. Putting scores aside, Virginia (5-5, 0-2 ACC) has statistically performed handsomely in its last three losses.

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Defense, Giallombardo step up to give Cavaliers boost

By Megan McDonald | October 3, 2007

The best defense is a good offense. While the cliché may hold true for some, the Virginia men's soccer team would rather rely on defenders and midfieldsmen junior Matt Poole, senior Zola Short, senior Matt Williams, sophomore Neil Barlow and sophomore goalkeeper Mike Giallombardo than put all its eggs in the offensive basket. Including an exhibition game, the Cavalier back line has already posted six shut outs this season and has held the opposition to a cumulative goals scored average of just 0.95.

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Three Cavs advance past first round in qualifying draw

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 3, 2007

The Cavalier tennis team will send three players through to the second round of the qualifying draw of the Men's ITA All-American Championships at the University of Tulsa Monday.

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Finding the fountain of youth

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 3, 2007

Back in the 16th century, Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León spent years searching for the "fountain of youth," a legendary spring that could make old men young again and turn back the hands of time.

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Thompson represents U.S. during summer after two stellar seasons

By Eric Strow | October 3, 2007

Virginia fans, meet junior Jacob Thompson: the humble, 6-foot-6 hurler from Danville, Va?. Many of you may already know him as one of the aces on the Virginia pitching staff. During his freshman year, pitching in arguably the best conference in college baseball -- the ACC -- he was named a first-team Freshman All-American by Louisville Slugger and Baseball America.

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Mem Gym provides edge for volleyball team

By Sean Bielawski | October 3, 2007

As a venue that the Cavaliers have thrived in, one that creates an enjoyable experience for fans and one that gives opposing teams headaches, Memorial Gymnasium has been home to the volleyball team at various points during the past four decades. Memorial Gymnasium was built in 1924 and was the home of Virginia basketball for 42 seasons until the construction of University Hall was completed in 1965. Mem Gym then served as the volleyball team's home from 1979 to 1998, when the team relocated to University Hall.

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Offensive line proves key to success of Peerman, Sewell

By Aaron Perryman | October 2, 2007

Virginia junior running back Cedric Peerman has compiled an impressive line of statistics this season that reads something like this: 566 total rushing yards (1st in ACC), 5.2 yards per carry (4th), five touchdowns (tied for 2nd), 113.2 rushing yards per game (1st) and a long run of 58 yards (3rd). Plus, Peerman's twice broken his own single-game rushing record. Peerman's success has been rehashed and is well-known by fans.

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Singletary named to Preseason All-America team

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 2, 2007

Senior guard Sean Singletary has been selected to collegehoops.net's Preseason All-America team. The senior from Philadelphia decided to forgo the NBA draft this past summer and return to the Cavaliers for his final season. Singletary finds himself in good company on the All-America team.

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Hall named ACC Specialist of the W

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 2, 2007

Virginia cornerback Vic Hall has been names ACC specialist of the week for his performance in Saturday's 44-14 win over Pittsburgh. Despite dropping a punt in the second quarter of the game, Hall more than made up for it by returning four punts for a total of 86 yards.

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Defense stymies opponents' scoring attack

By Anders Sleight | October 2, 2007

The hallmark of a great team is its ability to defend. This season, the Virginia women's soccer team is beginning to establish itself as a premier team as a result of its excellent defensive play.

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Madison builds on success in second year at Virginia

By Paul Montana | October 2, 2007

Since Virginia coach Michele Madison arrived to the athletic department as field hockey head coach last season, the program has soared from the basement of the ACC to a top-20 team nationally.

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A one-horse team

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 2, 2007

So, Virginia football is 4-1. We even got some votes in the AP Poll. National championship, here we come!

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A capital offense

By Eric Kolenich | October 1, 2007

The ball soared off the foot of Chris Gould. Up 20-0 in the first quarter, the Virginia coverage team raced downfield on the kickoff.

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Football: Virginia steamrolls Pittsburgh Panthers

By Aaron Perryman | October 1, 2007

Virginia's offense exploded for 27 first-quarter points and put away Pittsburgh with two fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Cavaliers steamrolled the Panthers 44-14 Saturday night in front of 60,888 fans -- the largest crowd of the season at Scott Stadium.

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SPORTSIN BRIEF

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 1, 2007

Women's Soccer -- No. 4 Cavaliers draw tie with No. 23 Wake Forest The Cavaliers and Terrapins went toe to toe Sunday and finished with a 0-0 tie in Winston-Salem N.C.

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Marching down the yellow bowl road

By Jenna Casey | October 1, 2007

What is green and white all over and starts in 79 days? It's the 2007 College Football Bowl Season, and Virginia's blowout this weekend may be proof the team might just be on its way.

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Men's Soccer: Giallombardo saves penalty kick in 2-OT to manage tie

By Conor Wakeman | October 1, 2007

The Virginia men's soccer team played the Virginia Tech Hokies to a 1-1 tie Friday night at Klöckner Stadium in front of a crowd of 7,906 fans.

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Virginia shoots for fourth consecutive win of season

By Eric Kolenich | September 28, 2007

The heartbreak was so poignant, it could be seen anywhere, on a national television broadcast or behind the face mask of a football helmet.

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Irvin, Bruneau aim to revive Cav offense

By Sean Bielawski | September 28, 2007

The Virginia women's volleyball team heads south this weekend to take on Georgia Tech and Clemson in its toughest conference road trip of the season. Virginia (7-5, 2-1 ACC) will take on Georgia Tech (8-4, 2-0 ACC) Friday night then travel to Clemson (9-2, 2-0 ACC) to face off against the Tigers on Saturday. The Cavaliers are coming off of a disappointing loss to Miami at home last weekend and a tough week in the classroom as well as on the court. "I think it's a good week for us to be away," Virginia coach Melissa Aldrich Shelton said.