What is it about rivalry that changes games -- changes teams for that matter? Dictionary.com defines a rival as "one who attempts to equal or surpass another, or who pursues the same object as another; a competitor." By that definition, wouldn't every opponent a team played be a rival?
After a solid performance at the William & Mary Fall Classic to open their season, the Virginia Cavaliers will look to continue their strong play this weekend at Wake Forest's Demon Deacon Classic. Last weekend, junior Kristen James and freshman Diana Srebovic reached the semifinals of their flights but fell to the eventual champions.
During each season, a team comes to the point when everything really starts to count. Not that the games before were insignificant, but many of the games ahead are much more important.
All season long, Virginia volleyball coach Melissa Aldrich Shelton has been looking forward to one thing -- the start of ACC play. Shelton's young team got its first taste of ACC action last weekend, splitting matches against Wake Forest and Duke.
Twice this season, the Virginia men's soccer team has responded to adversity and won games following heartbreaking losses.
The No. 14 Virginia women's golf team will participate in its second tournament of the season this weekend. The Rudolph Mason Championship will be held from today to Sunday at the Legends Club Ironhorse Course in Franklin, Tenn.
The men's lacrosse team will have its first scrimmage of the season this Friday in Virginia Beach.
In much the same manner as baseball, soccer can be a game of statistics. Goals, shots, saves, corners, fouls -- these are all stats recorded at every game and used to assess a team's performance. For Virginia, it can be argued that the team's most telling statistic thus far has been offsides penalties, as the Cavaliers have caught their opponents offsides 36 times and have only been caught 22 times themselves.
Try naming an NFL or college long snapper. Just one. Although fanatic football fans may be able to name the long snapper on their favorite team, they probably couldn't name a second. Virginia fans have it easier.
The Virginia men's golf team wrapped up play Tuesday at the Mason Rudolph Intercollegiate in Nashville, posting a final round score of 294 (+10) and an overall 869 (+17) to finish in an eleventh-place tie with Kansas State. Senior Kevin O'Connell was the top finisher for the Cavaliers.
Florida State quarterback Chris Rix will be sidelined for at least the next two weeks, the Associated Press reported yesterday.
It was a fairly cool September night, but the heat of the in-state rivalry lived up to its billing.
Dear Chris Canty, Thank you for all of your contributions to the University of Virginia. I'm not just talking about the tackles and plays you made on the field, but you, as a person, as well.
The Virginia men's soccer team could have panicked after the University of Maryland, Baltimore County converted on its first shot of the game. The Cavaliers lost a tough game on Saturday in Chapel Hill, and had taken 10 shots without success before UMBC'S goal, and thus had to play catch-up.
Good teams look to find a way to rebound after a tough loss and the Virginia men's soccer team is no different. The Cavaliers will look to bounce back after their first conference loss of the season, a 2-1 defeat at the hands of North Carolina, when they take on the University of Maryland, Baltimore County tonight at Klöckner Stadium.
You know these hits. You've seen these hits. You've felt these hits through your TV. And every time, you cringe. A kick returner has the ball, looking for a lane to exploit in the kickoff coverage.
When judging the excitement of an upcoming game, what is better than an in-state rivalry? Tomorrow, the No.
The women's soccer game against Richmond, scheduled for 7 p.m. last night at Klöckner Stadium, was postponed because of rain. A make-up date for the game has not been scheduled yet. The Cavaliers, now ranked No.
The Virginia men's golf team was tied for ninth place after the second round of play at the Mason Rudolph Intercollegiate Tournament after Monday's round. The Cavaliers shot a combined score of 575 (+7) on Roper's Knob Course after shooting 287 and 288 in the first two rounds.
Starting Syracuse cornerback Tanard Jackson was released from the hospital on Monday after being stabbed in the chest following a fight near Syracuse's student activity center, ESPN.com reported Monday. Jackson's injuries were not life-threatening. "He's doing fine... We're hoping for a speedy recovery," Syracuse Football Coach Paul Pasqualo said, in an interview with the Associated Press. However, Pasqualo said that Jackson will probably miss Syracuse's Big East opener against Rutgers this weekend. Jackson was stabbed after he and fellow teammate, safety Reggie McCoy, attempted to break up a fight on Sunday around 2 a.m.
