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Cavs under new leadership

The University softball team begins its season this weekend with five games in three days at the Triangle Classic in Chapel Hill, N.C. Leading the team in 2006 will be senior captains Jackie Greer, Erin Horn, Jessica Taylor and Sara Larquier.


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Putting Virginia basketball back on the map of conversation

Maybe it was the season sweep over hated, despicable rival Virginia Tech. Maybe it was the snow. Maybe it was the fact that 11 games into the ACC schedule, the Virginia men's basketball team is keeping its head above water at 6-5. But for one reason or another, I have had more random conversations and startling talks about Virginia basketball this past weekend than I have had in a long time.


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Young team aims high

For the seniors on Virginia's women's lacrosse team, winning never gets old. "For the past three years, we've gotten to the championship game," co-captain Meredith Lazarus said.


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Virginia avoids potential dagger

Virginia kept the hope of dancing in March alive with Saturday evening's win over Virginia Tech. A home loss to the lowly Hokies likely would have ended any chance that the Cavaliers had of making the NCAA Tournament field.


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A lot to look forward to in immediate, long-term future

Virginia basketball is at a crucial point in its history. As the Cavaliers sit at 11-9 overall and 5-5 in the ACC, there are two directions the program can go -- and that direction largely relies on the students' involvement. The Wahoos are in a favorable position right now.

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