Junior running back Cedric Peerman, whom Virginia coach Al Groh called "Big P" during a press conference this season, must ignite fear in opposing defenders' eyes with his imposing size. Five-foot-10 and 208 pounds?, Peerman can be a load to bring down because of his stocky build.
The Virginia volleyball team kicked off its ACC schedule with a bang by sweeping a tough Virginia Tech team 3-0 Friday in front of a season-high crowd at Memorial Gymnasium. The first game was evenly matched, with the two teams tied on 14 different occasions with nine lead changes.
On a damp Friday evening the Virginia women's soccer team got the Virginia Nike Soccer Classic off to a great start.
Chapel Hill, N.C.-- In a wild game that featured a dramatic two-point conversion attempt to tie the game in the final minutes, a wacky field goal and a malfunctioning clock, it was clear that anything was possible -- even a road victory -- when Virginia traveled to North Carolina to take on the Tar Heels Saturday. That's just what the Cavaliers (2-1, 2-0 ACC) did, as junior running back Cedric Peerman picked up the final first down in the final minute on a third and three, clinching an improbable 22-20 ACC road win over North Carolina (1-2, 0-1 ACC). This win snapped Virginia's four-game ACC road losing streak.
The weather in Virginia's two regional field hockey matches last weekend could not have contrasted more.
Yesterday afternoon, St. John's demonstrated why the preseason polls ranked its men's soccer program among the top 10.
It's what we strive for. It's what we need. It's what makes the world go round. It's money, and if anyone knows anything about it, professional athletes these days they are getting plenty of it.
The University of Virginia women's volleyball team opens conference play tonight against Virginia Tech at Memorial Gymnasium. The Cavaliers (5-4 0-0 ACC) are coming off three consecutive weekends of tough non-conference tournaments.
ion Somdev Devvarman and the rest of the Cavalier's men's tennis team will host a field of 27 teams in the Sixth Annual U.Va.
Virginia coach Al Groh isn't known as a man of few words, but when it comes to the North Carolina offense, he's nearly speechless. UNC freshman quarterback T.J.
Final scores are often misleading. A week ago the Virginia men's soccer team lost to the Southern Methodist Mustangs 5-1.
This is a notice to all Virginia sports fans: get your tailgates ready. This weekend the women's soccer team will host the highly anticipated and always exciting Virginia Nike Soccer Classic.
The Virginia baseball team will host the Ontario Blue Jays at Davenport Field next Friday in its first exhibition game of the year, Sept.
All season, the Virginia field hockey team has been talking about the importance of games against Big South opponents.
Officials confiscated a University student's sign that read "Fire Groh" at Saturday's football game, prompting some questions regarding the athletic department's policy on signs at sporting events.
By now, most of you know the message that started it all: "$1.7 Million: Groh Must Go!" That simple phrase painted on Beta Bridge almost two weeks ago has created a buzz around Grounds that continues this week.
Before the start of the 2007 season, Virginia men's soccer coach George Gelnovatch decided to promote his midfielders.
In order to be the best, a team must play the best. The Virginia women's soccer team has taken this mantra to heart this season.
It is official policy at Scott Stadium that alcoholic beverages, coolers, bottled water, food, strollers and umbrellas must remain outside the gates.
During her four years on the soccer team, Becky Sauerbrunn has seen her squad reach the quarterfinals of the NCAA.
