The ACC was so topsy-turvy in 2006 that no one knows what to expect from it this year. Wake Forest excelled, Miami struggled.
After a breakout season last year in which Virginia secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2001, the Cavaliers return this year with the weight of a No.
For the incoming Class of 2011, tonight will be the first of many chances to play under the lights and in front of fans at Klöckner Stadium as the Cavaliers take on South Florida. "South Florida is a really strong team, and I think everyone's just geared up and ready to get out there," co-captain and senior defender Matt Williams said. Indeed, two years ago South Florida proved itself a worthy opponent.The Cavaliers and the Bulls met in the second round of the 2005 NCAA Tournament and were knotted at 4 after 110 minutes; Virginia squeezed through to the third round in penalty kicks. Tonight's contest is Virginia's last preseason match-up before facing Columbia in the season opener.
It's OK. You can admit it. You don't know anything about Virginia sports, do you? The only thing you know about the football team is that you drove past Scott Stadium during orientation and that the grass was a beautiful shade of green. Don't worry.
There is little question that winning the 2007 ACC title will be considerably more difficult for this Virginia men's lacrosse team than for its 2006 counterpart. Indeed, the 2006 national championship team was undefeated and heavily laden with experienced seniors; had to contend with only two other ACC teams after the Blue Devils canceled their season; and, with a first-round bye, secured ACC-Championship status in just one afternoon with a victory against Maryland. "I don't know if this title would mean more than last year's, but it will definitely be more challenging," junior Ben Rubeor said.
Senior catcher Beau Seabury doesn't light up the scoreboard. His .269 batting average is respectable, but it isn't his offensive firepower that makes him so valuable to the Cavaliers. "He's an instant leader [as a catcher]," Virginia coach Brian O'Connor said.
With the ACC Tournament well underway, there is not much the No. 6 Virginia women's lacrosse team can complain about much as they've had another successful season.
Though it has not been the best of seasons for the Virginia softball team, memories of solid performances can still be gleaned from the 2007 season. "I'd have to say probably the Fresno game [was our best game]," Virginia coach Karen Johns said.
On a night full of reminiscing at Davenport Field, the Cavaliers fought hard in a game that they will soon try to forget.
It's the last full week of classes, the weather has finally come around and Virginia basketball is the farthest thing from your mind.
The Virginia softball team took its first steps toward its stated goal of winning the ACC Tournament last night, sweeping George Mason 3-2 and 9-1 (five innings). The Cavaliers (17-34, 1-17 ACC) have now prevailed in 24 straight meetings with the Patriots (15-30, 1-14 CAA) dating back to 1991. The first game was a thriller that featured many shifts in momentum.
Along with the warm temperatures that accompany the end of April comes the ACC Tournament. The No.
Singletary declares for NBA draft Junior guard Sean Singletary announced yesterday that he will declare for the NBA draft.
For the Virginia women's tennis team, this spring has been a rollercoaster season. The Cavaliers were ranked at No.
The 2007 Tour of Virginia races into Charlottesville Sunday as fans track the progress of the three Cavaliers in the race.
With the end of the regular season in sight and the ACC Tournament looming large on its schedule, the Virginia softball team will aim to steal a doubleheader from George Mason today at home.
Over the last few weeks, I've called Matt Schaub about 11 times. The major media outlets have been contacting him to discuss his new gig as the starting quarterback in Houston.
Returning home after taking two of three from ACC foe Clemson, the Virginia baseball team is back in action tonight as the Cavaliers play host to in-state rival James Madison.
The Virginia men's tennis team finished up an enormously successful season this past weekend, defeating North Carolina in the ACC Tournament to become ACC Tournament champions in addition to ACC regular season champions. "I credit all of the younger guys on the team," junior Treat Huey said.
Though the spectator's don't flock to races and the media isn't swarming after every big win or loss, the women's rowing team demonstrated this past weekend why its deserves recognition after capturing its eighth consecutive ACC Championship. Virginia won its most recent conference crown this past Saturday at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C., reeling in a number of individual and team accolades in the process.
