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Deacons prove Joel Coliseum is sanctuary

By Becky Piedel | February 28, 2005

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- A shot to Skip Prosser's players is like the ring of a bell to Pavlov's dogs: when it goes up, they had better salivate for the rebound, or else there will be a price to pay. The Demon Deacons obeyed their instincts and their coach's philosophy yesterday afternoon, out-rebounding Virginia 38-23, including 13-7 on the offensive end, en route to a 90-68 victory at Joel Coliseum. "We missed a lot of shots, so we gave ourselves the opportunity to get offensive rebounds," Prosser said.

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Virginia overcomes Wake Forest, wins 57-54

By Adrian Vigil | February 28, 2005

It was Senior Day at University Hall yesterday, but at the end of the game, the spotlight was shining on a Cavalier freshman. Virginia point guard Sharnee Zoll hit her lone field goal of the game with 29 seconds remaining on the clock to give the Cavaliers (19-9, 8-6 ACC) the decisive lead change in a close game against Wake Forest (14-13, 3-11). Zoll would add a free throw with 11.7 seconds remaining to secure the 57-54 win for Virginia.

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Virginia battles ranked foes in march to No. 1

By Chris Insolera | February 25, 2005

Few things ease the pain of a miserable winter and another disappointing men's basketball season better than a national championship in the spring. Two years ago, it was the Virginia men's lacrosse team that tore through the NCAA tournament and finished atop the rankings.

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Cavs focus on pitching

By Chad Gallagher | February 25, 2005

While steroid-induced power hitters and flame-throwing starters often take the baseball spotlight, America's pastime is based on the little things of the game.

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Class of 2005: A Disgrace Odyssey

By Sean McLernon | February 25, 2005

Wednesday, November 8, 2000 was a good day for Virginia basketball coach Pete Gillen. His team was rising in the polls and would eventually land a No.

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Rotation of guards aids Virginia defense

By Mike Speight | February 25, 2005

After a week without playing a game, the Cavaliers should be well-rested for this weekend's matchup against the No.

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Cavs overcome jitters

By Kyle O'Connor | February 25, 2005

Virginia lacrosse coach Dom Starsia knows his players are tense. He knows what it feels like to put on a jersey early in the season and step from the safety of the practice field to the midfield line in front of hundreds of fans.

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Cavs ride hot streak to Tar Heel country

By Chris Marsh | February 24, 2005

Tonight, Virginia's women's basketball team takes on No. 8 North Carolina in its final away game of the regular season. The Cavaliers will be looking to avenge their 76-56 loss at University Hall on February 7th.

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Virginia blanks ODU in rematch

By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins | February 24, 2005

What a difference one week and, indeed, one inning, can make. Last time the Cavaliers faced off against in-state rival Old Dominion, they blew a five-run lead to lose 9-6.

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My vote for ACC Player of the Year

By J.D. Moss | February 24, 2005

I hate J.J. Redick. Well, hate is such a strong word. But if I were picking a team of five non-Virginia ACC players I did not like, he would certainly be on it, along with N.C.

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Spirits high after slow start for Cavs

By Mickey Cloud | February 24, 2005

Virginia softball coach Cheryl Sprangel is still waiting for her real softball team to show up. After splitting four games last weekend in the Holiday Inn Green and White Tournament (a tournament Virginia viewed as winnable) in Charlotte, N.C., the Cavaliers' spirit is still confident and high.

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Looking for a break from 'roids? Try college baseball

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | February 24, 2005

When I was growing up, I was known in my elementary school as the "baseball kid." Any baseball-related question or argument was always thrown in my direction for resolution.

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Junior Cohen earns ACC Player of the Week honors

By Shrayes Ramesh | February 23, 2005

Junior Darrin Cohen was named ACC Player of the Week for men

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Sean Singletary named ACC Rookie of the Week

By Shrayes Ramesh | February 23, 2005

For the fifth time this season, Virginia freshman Sean Singletary earned ACC Rookie of the Week honors.

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Money talks, athletes listen

By Bart Isley | February 23, 2005

The past few months, it seems like money has dominated sports talk. Whether it's concern about the cut date and franchise tagging in the NFL or the debate over the hard cap in the NHL, money is everywhere. Unfortunately, I am neither a "capologist" nor an economics major, so I can't shed any real light on those major issues.

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Midfielders ready to storm back after year of injuries

By Adrian Vigil | February 23, 2005

Imagine having to sit on the sideline watching while your team wins the NCAA championship. For two Virginia women's lacrosse players, that nightmare was a reality.

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Dynastic Cav men swim for seventh straight ACC title

By James Wagner | February 23, 2005

When the Virginia swimming and diving team's six straight ACC title streak began in 1999, the margin of victory over second-place Florida State was a measly 6.5 points. Last year, the margin of victory over second-place Florida State reached its peak at an astounding 311.5 points. "Over the last couple of years we have pulled away from everybody else," senior Michael Raab said. Based on the performance of the last six years, there is no reason to believe that this year's ACC Championships will not be the same for the Virginia swimming and diving team. The ACC Championships, which begin today in Atlanta, Ga., mark the chance for Virginia to move further into the record books. "This will be, if we are able to win, the second longest ACC winning streak in ACC swimming history, only behind N.C.

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Cavs await payback chance against ODU

By David Dexter | February 23, 2005

After corralling the Bucknell Bison this past weekend, the Virginia baseball team prepares to welcome the Old Dominion Monarchs to Davenport Field this afternoon.

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Multitalented freshman learns ropes of lacrosse

By Kyle O'Connor | February 23, 2005

Many Long Island residents thought Will Barrow was crazy for accepting a lacrosse scholarship to Virginia last year. By taking coach Dom Starsia up on his offer, the freshman midfielder turned down full rides to play football at high-profile schools like Maryland and Wisconsin. "When I chose to play at Virginia, the paper in my hometown ran an article that basically said I was crazy for choosing lacrosse," Barrow said.

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Point guards dominate ACC play

By Chris Marsh | February 22, 2005

With his 23 point and nine assist effort against Maryland on Saturday, Sean Singletary took another step toward developing into the kind of point guard who can dominate in the ACC.