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Nationally-ranked Virginia squads host Georgia Tech today

By Clayton O'Toole | November 7, 2003

The Cavalier men's and women's swimming and diving teams will hold a dual meet against Georgia Tech for the first time in school history this afternoon at the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Swimming against Georgia Tech squads that defeated NC State in their first and only meet of the year, Virginia will be looking to capture their second sweep against a conference opponent this season. "Georgia Tech has been a team on the rise the last few years," junior Bo Greenwood said.

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Cavs fall to Maryland in ACC tournament

By Shrayes Ramesh | November 7, 2003

Virginia's postseason hopes took a turn for the worst yesterday, after a disappointing 5-1 loss to No.

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Sports In Brief

By Sara Muir | November 7, 2003

The No. 3 seeded Virginia men's soccer team will begin its quest for the ACC Championship in a battle against the No.

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Cavaliers face VCU, look to close out season above .500

By Rachel Brandt | November 7, 2003

The Virginia men's soccer team has never lost to Virginia Commonwealth University. The Cavaliers have dominated the teams' all-time series with a record of 19-0-1.

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Tigers look to crack 'Noles' series streak

By Elizabeth Newell | November 6, 2003

Clemson will face Florida State at home Saturday in "Bowden Bowl V." The Tigers will attempt to defeat the Seminoles for the first time in 12 years. Clemson sophomore quarterback Charlie Whitehurst will play Florida State for the first time and attempt to overcome its defense, currently ranked second and allowing just 10.78 points per game.

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Virginia golf finishes third in tournament

By Stephanie Maximous | November 6, 2003

The Cavalier men's golf team finished third in Hawaii's Turtle Bay Intercollegiate Tuesday. By the end of day two, the Cavaliers had shot 895 total for 54 holes, putting them 31 over par.

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Five Cavaliers named to All-ACC teams

By Stephanie Maximous | November 6, 2003

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Tuesday that the All-ACC women's soccer team will include five Cavaliers, two of whom were named to the first team, one to the second, and two to the All-Freshman squad.

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Virginia to meet Terps in tourney

By Jeremy Root | November 6, 2003

The Virginia field hockey team begins ACC Tournament play when it faces Maryland this afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

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Cavaliers stumble, fall to Duke in ACC tournament

By Sean McLernon | November 6, 2003

CARY, NC -- When No. 8 Virginia jumped to an early 1-0 lead over defensive-minded No. 10 Duke in last night's first round ACC tournament matchup, the Cavaliers looked to be in good position to cruise into the semifinals. The Blue Devils (13-5-1) had different plans, however, scoring two goals for only the second time this year in ACC competition to secure a 2-1 victory and send the Cavaliers (12-5-2) packing. The loss was Virginia's fourth straight conference defeat and marked the fourth time in five years the Cavaliers fell to the Blue Devils in the first round. Duke, the tournament's No.

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Excitement in stands inspires Virginia squad

By Patrick Mitchell | November 6, 2003

With an NFL coaching style and attitude to match it, Virginia coach Al Groh is looking to change the school's appearance on the field and in the stands.

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Mattingly returns to Bronx in coaching shuffle

By Eric Roper | November 5, 2003

The New York Yankees will welcome back former first baseman Don Mattingly, but this time as a coach.

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Virginia faces Duke in ACC opener

By Becky Piedel | November 5, 2003

The eighth-ranked Virginia women's soccer team kicks off the ACC tournament tonight at 8 p.m. at SAS Soccer Complex in Cary, N.C., but not in the position they expected.

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Five Virginia wrestlers compete in weekend invitational meets

By Eric Roper | November 5, 2003

Five of Virginia's wrestlers competed in two events over the weekend, compiling a 16-6 record with three falls and two major victories.

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Rugby players Keep on Ruckin' in the Free World

By Jessica Garrison | November 5, 2003

Are you tough enough? Can you take the hard hits, the big tackles and the piles of bodies all struggling for the same ball?

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Virginia uses bye week to rest, recover

By David M. Hondula | November 5, 2003

Virginia's last-minute loss Saturday echoed a common theme for the Cavalier football team this season: It takes big plays to win big games.

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Receiving corps makes mark on Virginia offense

By Joey Mancini | November 4, 2003

In the 2002 season, Virginia's current corps of wide receivers surprised fans with their performances foreshadowing the optimistic future of Cavalier football this year.

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Spurrier said to be looking at return to collegiate play

By J.D. Moss | November 4, 2003

Halfway into a disappointing season, public rumblings have emerged over whether Redskins coach Steve Spurrier will stay in Washington after this season.

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Crippen, Kelly earn ACC honors

By Melissa Silverman | November 4, 2003

Sophomore Fran Crippen and freshman Kimi Kelly were named ACC swimmers of the week yesterday after strong performances last weekend.

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The Mess of the BCS

By Paul Crane | November 4, 2003

Never before have so many teams been clamoring, "We're Number Two! We're Number Two!" But thanks to Miami's loss to the castrated turkeys just south of here, that is now the case.

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Men's and women's swimming and diving win at Clemson, South Carolina

By Melissa Silverman | November 4, 2003

The Virginia men's and women's swimming and diving teams took down the Clemson Tigers Saturday afternoon, starting out their ACC conference schedule with a win.