After an undefeated weekend in ACC play, Virginia suffered a setback in a game in which the Cavaliers' offense simply could not get anything going.
With an opportunity to reach the final four of the NIT, the Cavaliers had their hopes dashed by the Bonnies in the final seconds of Tuesday's match-up.
The Cavaliers continued to look strong in both matches, as they continued on their quest for a regular season conference title.
The 5-1 start through six games is the best start to ACC play for Virginia since 2010, when the Cavaliers were 6-0 to start the season.
A busy Saturday for the Cavaliers came to a close with several personal records and first place finishes to show for, both on the track and in the field.
Graduate student Brian Courtney was the most impressive, advancing all the way to the quarterfinal.
Despite a lengthy scoring drought to end regulation, the Cavaliers were able to survive a road trip behind the strong shooting of junior guard Armaan Franklin.
In her three years as coach of Missouri State, her teams went an impressive 73-14 in overall play while going 46-6 in the Missouri Valley conference.
The bottom has fallen out this season. The once-mighty Cavaliers are now merely an average program for a power conference.
Junior Kate Douglass and sophomore Alex Walsh were key to Virginia's victory with Douglass sweeping all three of her individual events.
Virginia is 11-0 at home this season, with an overall home winning streak of 14 games dating back to last season.
Even though the Cavaliers did not make the tournament, the legalization of sports betting in Virginia means that some students will still have plenty on the line.
Saturday’s game will come down to which teams' offensive stars are able to produce against solid defensive units.
Despite a late scare from the Bulldogs, the Cavaliers live to see another day and extend their season at least one more game.
A North Dakota State two-run home run was the difference-maker.
The Cavaliers shot a 12-over 864 including a four-under 280 in the second round, to end 16 strokes behind Oregon, the only team to finish under par.
With Coach Todd DeSorbo at the helm, the sky is the limit for the Cavaliers, especially the women who are on the hunt to become back to back NCAA Champions after capturing their first national team title a year prior.
Now the all-time leader in face-off wins for the Cavaliers, senior Petey LaSalla has been a major contributor in all facets during his time at Virginia.
The regular season and ACC Tournament may not have ended how Virginia would have liked, but the Cavaliers have a chance to end on a high note in the NIT.
After a 4-0 start in Atlantic Coast Conference play, the Cavaliers appear to have found a strong sense of rhythm.
