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Cavaliers hold off Tar Heel rally, 79-72

After opening up a first half lead of as many as 20 points, Virginia (10-3, 1-1 ACC) held off two second-half surges by North Carolina (9-5, 1-1) and won its home ACC opener, 79-72, Saturday. Junior guard Todd Billet scored 17 of his game-high 24 points in the first half behind 5-of-7 shooting on three-pointers as Virginia exploited a UNC zone in the first half, shooting 57 percent and opening up a 48-30 halftime lead. "We made a choice to go zone" defense, UNC coach Matt Doherty said.


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Cavs to test perfect records at Auburn Invitational

After two early season home victories and a recent triumph at Penn State, the Virginia men's and women's swim and dive teams take their unblemished win-loss records into the Auburn Invitational in Alabama this weekend, where they will face their stiffest competition this year to date. The No.


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Grapplers set for dual meet showdown against JMU

The Virginia Wrestling squad will look to start off the season on the right foot as they face in-state rival James Madison in a dual match tonight in Harrisonburg. Virginia maintains the upper hand in the overall record between the two teams at 15-4-1.


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Sports in Brief

Foley takes first at Sharpie-Carolina Open Virginia junior wrestler Tim Foley went undefeated in five bouts to claim the Cavs' only individual title at the 2002 Sharpie-Carolina Wrestling Open in Chapel Hill, N.C.


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The Sports Authority

Adidas has it right: "Long live sport." That's "sport," singular, mind you. "Sports" is the conglomeration of athletic games; "sport" is the idealistic pursuit of a greater end, redefining challenge and triumphing over adversity.


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Weather conditions leave Virginia out in the cold in bowl selection process

BLACKSBURG -- Saturday's loss to rival Virginia Tech could not have been more deflating for both the Cavaliers and the Virginia fans who made the long trip to Blacksburg and watched the game in the snow and driving wind. Despite the loss to Virginia Tech, the Cavaliers deserved more respect than they received, and a bowl bid to the Continental Tire Bowl should sicken any fan of good college football. The Virginia players knew they were a better team than they were able to show in Blacksburg, and so did their fans.


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Cavaliers fall to Hokies, await bowl fate

BLACKSBURG -- The Virginia football team, which seemed to be flying high after an improbable streak of wins over highly-ranked opponents, was brought back to earth with a bang this weekend. The weekend began poorly for the Cavaliers (8-5) with the announcement that NC State had accepted a bid to the Gator Bowl.


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Cavaliers hang on to defeat Chaminade Twenty years ago Chaminade defeated Ralph Sampson and the then-No.


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Cavs prepare for struggling rival Hokies

Fresh off a 48-13 thrashing of the Maryland Terrapins last Saturday, the Virginia Cavaliers (8-4) travel to Blacksburg this weekend to face in-state rival Virginia Tech (8-3). A once highly competitive rivalry, the Virginia-Virginia Tech series has become a bit one-sided as of late, with the Hokies winning the last three games. Last year, Virginia Tech won 31-17 at Scott Stadium.


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Virginia tries to put out Flames, remain unbeaten

The Virginia women's basketball team will look to maintain its undefeated season when it faces the Liberty Flames, also unbeaten, tonight at 7 in Lynchburg. The Cavaliers (2-0) will have to find new ways to beat the Flames (2-0), who will have the advantage in size when they take the court tonight.

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As the Cavalier Marching Band wraps up an exciting season, Taran Gupta, drum major and fourth-year Engineering student, discusses the energy, creativity and leadership behind CMB. From halftime performances to long rehearsals, Gupta reflects on how CMB contributes to game day atmosphere and strengthens student community on Grounds.