As the Virginia volleyball team returned to the court against Maryland for its fifth game of the match Saturday night, a sense of deja vu descended over University Hall.
Virginia's field hockey team played its final home game in style, defeating Duke, 2-1, in overtime.
The Virginia men's and women's swimming teams opened their ACC seasons this weekend with wins in Clemson, S.C.
The outlook was shaky for the No. 13 Virginia women's soccer team going into half time yesterday at home against Florida State, down, 2-1. Fortunately, a career milestone for Cavalier freshman Taylor Wood saved the day.
RALEIGH, N.C. - The theme that encompasses Virginia football this season reared its ugly head once again Saturday, as N.C.
Raleigh, N.C. - Maybe it's time to admit that Virginia's special teams aren't so special anymore. Like so many other expectations heading into this season, hopes were high for the Cavalier kickers and returners.
Despite Virginia field hockey goalkeeper Emily White making nine saves in the Cavaliers' make-up game at North Carolina yesterday, the Tar Heels (13-4) were still able to score three goals for a 3-0 shutout. The Cavaliers (11-6) outcornered the Tar Heels in the first half, 2-1, but could not finish off either chance.
In his weekly press conference, N.C. State football coach Chuck Amato placed the state of his football team into a well-known historical context by quoting Notre Dame legend Knute Rockne.
Unfortunately for the Virginia women's soccer team a regulation game lasts 90 minutes. The Cavaliers (11-3-1, 3-2 ACC) played well early, but not long enough against a reigning national champion North Carolina squad.
After a disappointing road loss at Georgetown Tuesday, the Virginia volleyball team will return home Saturday night to host ACC rival Maryland. The Cavaliers' recurring inability to capitalize on early advantages cost them dearly against the Hoyas Tuesday night.
There's something about Levar Fisher. Something that makes him stand out, not only among his teammates, but among the thousands of college football players in the entire nation. He's tougher than most, stronger than many, and is one of the fastest outside linebackers in his league.
Virginia senior outside hitter Andrea Fischer broke the school service ace record against Georgetown on Tuesday with her 140th ace.
Faced with another mid-week contest against a visiting non-conference opponent, members of the Virginia men's soccer team decided to make things easy on themselves last night.
The Virginia women's soccer team looks to extend its winning streak to eight games and hand top-ranked North Carolina its first loss this season in a 7 p.m.
Jon Oliver, currently the Washington State University associate athletics director, was named the University's senior associate athletics director yesterday, and he will take over the position by Dec.
The Cavaliers' home football game against Wake Forest on Nov. 3 is slated to begin at noon at Scott Stadium.
Two weeks ago, Virginia sophomore quarterback Matt Schaub got the break he was looking for. He walked onto the field Oct.
Back in July, in a column I wrote during Major League Baseball's All-Star Break, I said that the Seattle Mariners would make it to the American League Championship Series.
Virginia football coach Al Groh said during his weekly press conference yesterday that he has been impressed with the competitive toughness that the interior of his defense has displayed this season.
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