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Silent Synan: Cavaliers' Young Gun

Although other members of the Virginia volleyball team may have flashier personalities or a more vocal presence, few have received more praise recently than sophomore outside hitter Katie Synan. "Katie is a person that won't say much, but she'll do her job," senior outside hitter and co-captain Jenny Harmon said.


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The Associated Press preseason rankings list the Cavaliers at No. 11, the highest ranking ACC team behind No.


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Three novice eight crews from the Virginia women's rowing program swept the top three places in competition at Georgetown University on Sunday.


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Cavs quench thirst, down Nectars

The Virginia men's basketball team came out sporting new uniforms for Friday night's exhibition against the Nantucket Nectars, but fans were treated to something very familiar in the Cavaliers' 82-70 win. Junior Travis Watson dominated in the blocks, scoring eight of the Cavaliers' first 10 points.


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Virginia field hockey (13-7, 3-3 ACC) dismissed Duke, 3-1, Thursday in the first round, but fell to Maryland, 4-1, Friday in the semifinals to take third place in the ACC championship tournament this weekend at Chapel Hill.


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FREE FALLING

After a wild fourth quarter of multiple lead changes, the Wake Forest football team beat Virginia, 34-30, with a long touchdown pass that was only intended to get a first down. Trailing, 30-27, with less than two minutes to go, the Demon Deacons (4-4, 2-4 ACC) were facing a third down with 7 yards to go on their own 36.


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FREE FALLING

After a wild fourth quarter of multiple lead changes, the Wake Forest football team beat Virginia, 34-30, with a long touchdown pass that was only intended to get a first down. Trailing, 30-27, with less than two minutes to go, the Demon Deacons (4-4, 2-4 ACC) were facing a third down with 7 yards to go on their own 36.


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Virginia field hockey (13-7, 3-3 ACC) dismissed Duke, 3-1, Thursday in the first round, but fell to Maryland, 4-1, Friday in the semifinals to take third place in the ACC championship tournament this weekend at Chapel Hill.


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Cavs quench thirst, down Nectars

The Virginia men's basketball team came out sporting new uniforms for Friday night's exhibition against the Nantucket Nectars, but fans were treated to something very familiar in the Cavaliers' 82-70 win. Junior Travis Watson dominated in the blocks, scoring eight of the Cavaliers' first 10 points.


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