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Virginia senior pitcher Brandon Creswell earned ACC pitcher of the week honors for pitching a complete game in the Cavaliers' win over No.
The Virginia men's and women's tennis teams defied recent history yesterday, as both notched key victories over in-state and conference rivals. The men entered their match against No.
For the Virginia men's tennis team, it's a test of faith. For the women, it's a game of execution.
If past success could determine the outcome of today's Virginia women's lacrosse game at James Madison, it would still be a toss up. "JMU is always a big matchup for us, no matter who we've played before," Virginia coach Julie Myers said.
Last night at the Dedmon Center Stadium, the No. 4 Virginia men's lacrosse team (5-3) clobbered Radford (1-7), 22-3, for its fourth consecutive win.
It may not be today. You just won the NCAA title, after all. But the question will return soon, Jason Williams, the same question you answered eight weeks ago. Yes, we know you told us Feb.
Last Wednesday, Rick Pitino took another coaching job. That means, by my watch and Pitino's fickle finger, we should give him roughly 17 minutes before he's on the flirt again. Hey Rick: I hear Louisiana-Monroe concocted an incentive-laden package replete with riverboat gambling chips and gourmet gumbo.
For national Division I women's crew powerhouse Virginia, a win over Division III Williams should have been routine.
Virginia sophomore wrestler Josh Etu finished second in the 286-pound class of the 2001 University National Greco-Roman Championships at Northwestern University on Sunday. Etu beat Minnesota's Mike Flanagan in a 3-1 decision in the first round of competition.
Virginia men's lacrosse coach Dom Starsia was worried about how his team would come out against Maryland on Saturday after an emotional quadruple overtime victory over No.
Rain canceled the Virginia men's tennis match with Furman yesterday, but it didn't stop the women's team from opening its ACC season and putting up a gritty fight with conference rival Georgia Tech. In a close, fierce contest, however, the Cavaliers lost to the Yellow Jackets, 5-2, snapping Virginia's three-match winning streak.
Coming into its series against ACC foe Georgia Tech, the Virginia baseball team knew it was hosting serious competition.
The Virginia men's tennis team picked up both a win and a loss this weekend when it hosted ACC rivals Clemson and Georgia Tech.
Led by sisters Lacey and Lauren Aumiller, who had four goals apiece, the No. 10 Virginia women's lacrosse team defeated Temple, 17-8, in Philadelphia on Saturday. Senior midfielders Jill Hansen and Jamie Haas also added three goals and seven assists to help Virginia (6-4) control the game and Cavalier defender Lauri Kenis had eight ground balls and caused five turnovers. Just five minutes into the game Lauren Aumiller put the Cavaliers up by a goal.
Virginia softball is on a roll. After sweeping a doubleheader against Campbell University on Tuesday, 9-0 and 5-4, the Cavaliers (30-8) have won 13 straight games and 15 out of their last 16. Cavalier coach Cheryl Sprangel attributes much of the team's success to its ability to hit the ball.
If you're a college baseball fanatic or just a sports fan who appreciates a good game, U.Va. Baseball Field is the place to be this weekend when Virginia (16-10, 4-5 ACC) takes on No.
After defeating Johns Hopkins, 9-8, last Saturday in the fourth overtime, the Virginia men's lacrosse team left with not only a victory, but with greater team confidence.
If you think you've got a busy weekend coming up, chances are it's not as full as these next few days are for the Virginia men's and women's tennis teams. The two squads are playing a combined total of five matches this weekend, beginning today when the men take on Clemson.
One week after suffering surprising losses to Michigan and Ohio State at the ACC/Big Ten Regatta, the Virginia women's crew team hopes to rebound against Williams College at the Rivanna Reservoir tomorrow.
