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Putting Virginia basketball back on the map of conversation

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 15, 2006

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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Virginia looks to emerge from middle of pack

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | February 15, 2006

Crunch time has arrived in the ACC men's basketball world. As the calendar moves closer to March, the mad scramble for NCAA Tournament bids should only intensify.

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Virginia smashes Lancers

By Chris Marsh | February 15, 2006

Four times this season, the Longwood women's basketball team has stepped on the court against an ACC team.

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Virginia returns home for opener

By Jesse Spears | February 15, 2006

After a very hot start in extremely cold weather, the Virginia baseball team will look to build on its 2-0 record when it hosts the Old Dominion Monarchs.

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Leitao, the best choice Virginia could have made

By Chad Gallagher | February 14, 2006

Last spring, athletic director Craig Littlepage drew wide criticism in his search for a head basketball coach.

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Young team aims high

By Chris Marsh | February 14, 2006

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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Combination of youth, experience to help team

By Ben Gibson | February 14, 2006

Last year the Virginia men's lacrosse team was mere seconds away from a chance to play Duke for the national championship.

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Diane focuses on all aspects of basketball to raise level of play

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | February 14, 2006

For many high school basketball stars, the transition to the college level is not an easy one. It is difficult for many such players to adjust to new situations where they are no longer at the top of the pecking order.

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Rough week doesn't get team down

By Anders Sleight | February 14, 2006

It's been a rough week for the Virginia women's basketball team. Their last three opponents were all ranked in the top six nationally.

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Cavaliers secure victory in last minute

By Adrian Vigil | February 13, 2006

Usually, a deflected pass spells doom for the team that throws it. But that was not the case Saturday night when, with 34 seconds remaining in overtime, J.R.

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Top teams extend Cavaliers' losing streak to six games

By Chris Marsh | February 13, 2006

Two days after falling to the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils in Durham 88-65, Virginia took the floor of University Hall against the No.

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Virginia avoids potential dagger

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | February 13, 2006

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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Virginia splits weekend matches

By Sam Dreiman | February 13, 2006

The No. 6 Virginia men's tennis team added a win and a loss to their record this weekend, defeating No.

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Lewis Garners ACC Women's Swimmer of the Week Honors

By Michael Sorrell | February 10, 2006

Atlantic Coast Conference officials selected sophomore Jess Lewis as the Conference's Women's Swimming and Diving Performer of the Week Monday.

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Virginia ready for first pitch

By Eric Kolenich | February 10, 2006

The University of Virginia baseball team opens its season this weekend, with three games in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Virginia Men's Soccer Signs Star-Studded Recruiting Class

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 10, 2006

The University of Virginia's men's soccer coach George Gelnovatch announced a three-member recruiting class which includes the nation's top recruit. Highlighting the class is midfielder Jonathan Villaneuva.

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

By Will Searcy | February 10, 2006

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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Virginia seeks to revive season against country's No. 1, 2 teams

By Warren Waterman | February 10, 2006

The lady Cavaliers travel to second-ranked Duke tonight as part of a weekend which features Virginia's toughest contests of the season.

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Cavaliers saddle up against two ranked teams

By Sam Dreiman | February 10, 2006

After the No. 6 University of Virginia men's tennis team improved its record to 6-2 with wins against No.

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Cavs look to complete season sweep of Tech

By Adrian Vigil | February 10, 2006

When Virginia Tech (13-10, 3-7 ACC) comes to University Hall Saturday night to meet Virginia (11-9, 5-5), both teams will be fighting to keep their heads above water in the sea that is the ACC schedule.