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Non-scholarship players major asset

With all the time, effort and money spent on NCAA recruitment in the 21st century, it is easy to overlook the commitment and success of non-scholarship players. But as any player or coach will tell you, they bring an invaluable component to the team. Freshman Amanda Rales is the perfect example. With eight of 13 players on the Virginia women's tennis team on scholarship, succeeding without a scholarship makes the tale of success even more amazing. In three years of high school tennis in Bethesda, Md., Rales was a three-time team MVP and three-time Washington Post all-metro selection. Now in Charlottesville, Rales is more than happy with her status and is ready to make a big splash in the women's tennis program. "I'm honored and privileged to be part of the team," Rales said. In the fall, she posted an impressive and team-leading 12-5 singles record.

Cavaliers face Hokies in first outdoor match

With only 11 matches remaining in the regular season, the No. 11-ranked Virginia men's tennis team will kick off the second half of the season on outdoor courts this afternoon when they face No.

Virginia puts winning streak on line against Herd

After sweeping three straight games from No. 2 Clemson this weekend, the Virginia men's baseball team continues its 10-game home-stand this afternoon when it hosts the Marshall Thundering Herd (8-7) at Davenport Field. Though not on the team's original schedule, today's contest was added earlier this week to make up for last night's postponed matchup with Liberty, which was called off because of inclement weather. The No.

Cavs look to continue run through WNIT

University Hall will host one more Virginia basketball game and open its doors once more as the Cavaliers host conference rival Miami in the second round of the WNIT tonight.

University of Virginia's Pro timing Day

NFL scouts and other team representatives descended on Charlottesville Tuesday for the University's Pro Timing Day. Similar to the NFL combine held in Indianapolis in February, Pro Timing Day gives draft-eligible players a chance to be measured both physically and athletically. Among the players that worked out from the Cavaliers were D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Marques Hagans, Kai Parham, Brennan Schmidt, Brian Barthelmes, Ottowa Anderson, Kwakou Robinson, Wali Lundy, Connor Hughes, Kurt Smith and Bryan White. After being measured for height, weight, hand size and arm span, players began the tests.

Pre-season No. 3 looks to be best

The Virginia women's rowing team opens its season Saturday at the Windermere Classic in Redwood City, Calif.. According to the USRowing/Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association preseason poll, Virginia is ranked No.

Virginia thrives under all-new coaching staff

At the end of the 2005 season, after eight years at the helm of the University of Virginia softball program, Cheryl Sprangel resigned from the position of head coach after collecting the most wins in Virginia softball history. Looking for someone to fill her shoes, athletic director Craig Littlepage undertook the job of revamping the coaching staff, just weeks after doing the same for the basketball team. Littlepage's answer was Karen Johns. Carie Dever-Boaz and Iyhia McMichael were then added as assistants.

Virginia finishes season at 15-15

For a year that was generally expected to be one of unmitigated failure, the 2005-2006 Virginia men's basketball season concluded with a surprising middling record.

Defending Mr. Littlepage

While Billy Packer and Jim Nantz (CBS sports announcers) were on national television last week ranting and raving about the sub-par job of the NCAA committee (chaired by Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage), it appears Littlepage did not get the credit he deserved.

Cavs hope to bounce back from tough loss

The No. 11 William & Mary Tribe will play host to the Virginia lacrosse team today in a game between in-state rivals.

Virginia sweeps number two team

After taking a victory from Georgia Tech down in Atlanta last weekend, this weekend Virginia (19-4, 4-2 ACC) returned to Charlottesville and defeated second-ranked Clemson (11-6, 0-3 ACC) 7-4 sweeping the Tigers for the second consecutive series in Charlottesville.

For first time in five years, Cavs lose regular season game to UNC

It took five years, but No. 8 North Carolina finally claimed another regular-season victory over Virginia.

O'Connor makes team in his own image

There was a major upset that took place this weekend that I am sure no one had in their brackets and I am not talking about Northwestern State defeating Iowa.

Despite weak offense, Cavs take win in first round of WNIT

Win and move on, lose and go home-- that's the current mentality of the Virginia women's basketball team.

Virginia prepares for early-season showdown

For the first time this season, the No. 8 North Carolina lacrosse team will leave the friendly confines of Chapel Hill. Virginia looks to spoil that road debut and make it five consecutive Cavalier victories over the Tar Heels and hand Carolina a costly second conference loss. UNC has already lost to No.

Virginia begins postseason with clash against St. Joe's

On Saturday night, the University of Virginia women's basketball team will continue the postseason in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). Virginia will face St.

Well-balanced Cavs begin ACC play at Virginia Tech

The University of Virginia softball team begins ACC play this weekend as they travel to Virginia Tech for a three-game series. Entering the series, the Cavaliers bring a 13-7 record and a well-balanced attack in pitching and offense. Junior catcher and outfielder Amy McKean has been raising plenty of eyebrows this season, leading the Cavaliers' offense.

No. 2 Virginia to take on No. 15 Towson Sunday

Only Madness at UConn is in the lack of discipline

UConn made me love the single sanction. A.J. Price and Marcus Williams, two guards on the UConn men's basketball team, were involved in the theft of $11,000 worth of computers from fellow students this past summer. According to MSNBC, "In their criminal cases, both applied for a special form of probation for first-time offenders.

Cavs ready for visit from No. 1 Clemson

This weekend, the Virginia Cavaliers will face the Clemson Tigers in what may be the most exciting homestand of the season.