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Senior outfielder Brendan Rivoli led Virginia in its offensive efforts throughout the midweek tilt.

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Baseball sinks its teeth into Towson, winning 5-0

By Sarah Pettycord | March 18, 2021

Virginia continued its midweek winning streak with a win against Towson, extending the streak to 20 games dating back to 2019

The Cavaliers were previously set to play six more matches this spring — all of which are now canceled.

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Virginia volleyball staff relieved of their duties effective immediately

By Sarah Pettycord | March 18, 2021

The whole Cavalier coaching staff has been relieved of their coaching duties, effective immediately.

March Madness will be played for the first time since 2019 beginning March 18 after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

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March Madness, explained

By Sarah Pettycord | March 18, 2021

Here's everything you need to know about March Madness just in time for the 2021 tournament.

Junior guard Kihei Clark led Virginia with 19 points the last time they faced Gonzaga on Dec. 26. Both the Cavaliers and Bulldogs will be competing in the Western Region of the bracket.

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Men’s basketball preview: The NCAA Tournament

By Joe von Storch and Jude Nanaw | March 18, 2021

Following a disappointing exit due to COVID-19 in the ACC tournament, the Cavaliers will have the opportunity to retake the court against Ohio in the round of 64.

Senior Halle Hazzard set a U.Va. record in the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.23 seconds on the second day of the NCAA Indoor Championships.

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Virginia indoor track and field delivers strong individual performances at the NCAA Indoor Championships

By Will Krehmeyer | March 17, 2021

The four Cavaliers who competed in the NCAA Indoor Championships placed in the top 13 of their respective events.

Freshman midfielder Maggie Bostain was the first to etch a goal on the board for the Cavaliers.

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No. 8 women’s lacrosse suffers first loss of season against No. 10 Boston College

By Connor Smith | March 17, 2021

The Cavaliers were overwhelmed by the Eagles on the defensive side and lost 20-11 in the conference matchup.

Despite scoring late in the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers left too much time on the clock, allowing the Cardinals to convert a penalty stroke to secure the go-ahead goal.

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Field hockey falls to Louisville, 2-1

By Luke Stone | March 17, 2021

Louisville squeaked past Virginia Saturday afternoon, handing the Cavaliers their second consecutive loss of the spring 2021 campaign.

Although the team was unable to produce a win against Notre Dame, Virginia freshman infielder Jake Gelof had a big weekend u2014 recording his first collegiate hit and start.

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Baseball buried by No. 25 Notre Dame, losing all three in the weekend series

By Sarah Pettycord | March 15, 2021

Virginia was overwhelmed at the plate and on the mound all weekend and lost all three games in the series to No. 25 Notre Dame.

No. 4 Virginia was selected — as expected — to participate in the 2021 March Madness tournament, however, now it is just a question as to if the Cavaliers will be able to compete.

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Virginia Athletics reports one positive COVID-19 test over the past seven days, ending the Cavaliers’ run in the ACC men’s basketball tournament

By Maggie Rutherford | March 15, 2021

Outside of the men’s basketball team, no other Virginia sports teams have faced COVID-19 related issues over the past week.

Senior outside hitter Sarah Billiard reached the milestone of 1000 career kills in the third match on Sunday against Miami.

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Volleyball leaves Miami without a win after several competitive matches

By Kathryn Johnson | March 15, 2021

The Cavaliers matched up twice against the Hurricanes with one match counting towards conference play and the other labeled as non-conference play.

Despite the score suggesting otherwise, the Cavalier defense was relatively solid against the Tar Heels, while the offense sputtered at times.

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No. 24 men’s soccer falls 2-0 to North Carolina

By Kira Flores | March 14, 2021

The Tar Heels (5-3-2, 2-0 ACC) scored two consecutive goals in a two-minute span in the first half to top the Cavaliers (5-5-1, 1-1 ACC) at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Junior midfielder Petey LaSalla went 21-31 from the face-off X against the talented Tar Heels, but his performance didn't bode will enough to secure the Cavaliers a win.

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No. 8 men’s lacrosse falls 16-13 in shootout to No. 1 North Carolina

By Andrew Cho | March 14, 2021

The Virginia men’s lacrosse team fell 16-13 to top-ranked North Carolina Thursday, despite putting on quite the offensive show throughout the game.

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Taking a look at how former Virginia men’s basketball players are faring in the NBA

By Jacob Tisdale | March 14, 2021

Virginia alumni’s veteran scorers as well as young emerging talent are providing a strong argument that the Cavaliers are capable of producing skilled players at the NBA level.

Virginia Coach Tony Bennett and freshman guard Reece Beekman celebrate after beating Syracuse Thursday in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals

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No. 16 men’s basketball out of ACC tournament after positive COVID-19 test within the program

By Joe von Storch | March 12, 2021

Although the Cavaliers were expected to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, strict testing protocols may keep Virginia out of the “big dance,” effectively ending its season.

In the first half, the Cavaliers went on a game-deciding 8-1 scoring run, with freshman attack Morgan Schwab scoring two — her third and fourth goals of the season.

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No. 8 women’s lacrosse dismantles George Mason 18-7

By Kushal Patel | March 12, 2021

With one of their biggest weapons out for the game, the Cavaliers' other offensive pieces stepped up to fill the void — finishing with an 18 goal performance that forced the Patriots into submission.

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Charting a path through the student-athlete injury treatment and recovery process

By Akhil Rekulapelli | March 12, 2021

Senior swimmer Paige Madden has suffered her fair share of injuries during her journey to the top of the ACC and has experienced both the physical and mental toll it can place on a student-athlete.

Virginia junior William Woodall teamed up with senior Carl Söderlund to earn a doubles point for the Cavaliers

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No. 4 Virginia men’s tennis wins 4-0 against Florida State

By Ethan Bacica | March 11, 2021

After a competitive doubles frame, the Cavaliers won their next three singles matches in straight sets on courts one, three and five to seal the match.

Junior outfielder Tori Gilbert exploded this weekend, scoring two runs, two RBI and a home run across all four games.

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Softball loses four straight to Clemson in conference play

By Utkarsh Jha | March 11, 2021

Virginia saw its overall record drop below .500 this weekend after four painful losses to Clemson.

Freshman guard Reece Beekman's three-pointer could not have come at a more crucial moment for Virginia.

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No. 16 men’s basketball advances with buzzer beater win against Syracuse

By Jude Nanaw | March 11, 2021

A three-pointer by freshman guard Reece Beekman as the final second ticked away allowed Virginia to escape with the victory.

Virginia looks to sweep both the ACC Tournament and regular season titles in the coming weeks.

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Men’s basketball preview: the ACC Tournament

By Joe von Storch and Jude Nanaw | March 11, 2021

With the expectation that the tournament will be wide open this time around, there are a number of factors that will be crucial in the team’s pathways to the title.

Baseball sinks its teeth into Towson, winning 5-0

Virginia volleyball staff relieved of their duties effective immediately

March Madness, explained

Men’s basketball preview: The NCAA Tournament

Virginia indoor track and field delivers strong individual performances at the NCAA Indoor Championships

No. 8 women’s lacrosse suffers first loss of season against No. 10 Boston College

Field hockey falls to Louisville, 2-1

Baseball buried by No. 25 Notre Dame, losing all three in the weekend series

Virginia Athletics reports one positive COVID-19 test over the past seven days, ending the Cavaliers’ run in the ACC men’s basketball tournament

Volleyball leaves Miami without a win after several competitive matches

No. 24 men’s soccer falls 2-0 to North Carolina

No. 8 men’s lacrosse falls 16-13 in shootout to No. 1 North Carolina

Taking a look at how former Virginia men’s basketball players are faring in the NBA

No. 16 men’s basketball out of ACC tournament after positive COVID-19 test within the program

No. 8 women’s lacrosse dismantles George Mason 18-7

Charting a path through the student-athlete injury treatment and recovery process

No. 4 Virginia men’s tennis wins 4-0 against Florida State

Softball loses four straight to Clemson in conference play

No. 16 men’s basketball advances with buzzer beater win against Syracuse

Men’s basketball preview: the ACC Tournament

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