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Rejuvenated Virginia readies for ACC Tournament

By Michael Eilbacher | March 6, 2013

Following a rejuvenating win in its regular season finale, the Virginia women’s basketball team heads to the ACC tournament in Greensboro, N.C. for a first round matchup against No. 11 seed Boston College Thursday. The Cavaliers will look to build off their momentum from topping Florida State at home Sunday by making a surprise postseason run.

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Franklin earns spot in All-ACC first team

By Michael Eilbacher | March 5, 2013

Junior guard Ataira Franklin was named to the All-ACC first team Monday, her first career all-conference selection.

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Women's basketball team overpowers Florida State

By Michael Eilbacher | March 3, 2013

A five-game late-season losing streak sent the Virginia women’s basketball team reeling into its final regular season game against No.

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Virginia drops fifth straight

By Michael Eilbacher | March 1, 2013

Ataira Franklin poured in 23 points for the Virginia women’s basketball team Thursday night, but it was not enough to overcome North Carolina State, as the Cavaliers fell 80-59 to the Wolfpack in Raleigh for their fifth straight loss. Virginia (15-13, 7-10 ACC) scored first to go up 2-0, but that would be the last time the team led in the first half as the Wolfpack (14-15, 6-11 ACC) pulled away early.

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Struggling Cavs conclude season

By Michael Eilbacher | February 27, 2013

A late season slide has left the Virginia women’s basketball team with only a slim chance of making an NCAA tournament appearance, but going into their final weekend of the regular season, the Cavaliers are still determined to finish strong. “I think all of the pressure is off now,” coach Joanne Boyle said.

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Cavs lose fourth straight

By Michael Eilbacher | February 26, 2013

Struggling through injury, the Virginia women’s basketball team put up a strong performance against Wake Forest but again succumbed to the same late-game struggles that have plagued the squad recently, as the Demon Deacons pulled away in overtime for a 73-68 win at John Paul Jones Arena.

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Women's basketball searches for rehabilitating win

By Michael Eilbacher | February 24, 2013

In the midst of a tough stretch, the Virginia women’s basketball team is in search of more than just a win as it hosts Wake Forest at John Paul Jones Arena Monday.

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Depleted Cavs squander late lead, fall 64-62 to Clemson

By Michael Eilbacher | February 21, 2013

Fighting through injury and a depleted bench, the Virginia women’s basketball team suffered another heartbreak Thursday night, letting a late lead slip away against Clemson in 64-62 defeat in South Carolina.

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Injury forces U.Va. to regroup

By Michael Eilbacher | February 21, 2013

Suffering a blowout loss against a conference rival at home would have been enough disappointment for one night, but for the Virginia women’s basketball team, the 29-point defeat to Maryland Sunday was only the beginning.

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Virginia falls to Boston College, 61-49

By Michael Eilbacher | February 14, 2013

A weak second half doomed the Virginia women’s basketball team Thursday night, as they fell 61-49 to ACC opponent Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

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Squad looks to repeat last month's win against Eagles

By Michael Eilbacher | February 13, 2013

With the end of the regular season in sight, the Virginia women’s basketball team heads to Massachusetts Thursday evening looking for a conference road win against Boston College.

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Cavaliers suffer mixed weekend performance

By Michael Eilbacher | February 10, 2013

An early lead was not enough to save the Virginia women’s basketball team Friday evening, as a physical No.

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Cavs to face coach's alma mater Duke

By Kerry Mitchell | February 7, 2013

The Virginia women’s basketball team has been impressive at home this season, winning nine of 11 games including its first four in ACC play.

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McCall embraces time to shine

By Michael Eilbacher | February 5, 2013

With less than two minutes left in the second half of Sunday’s game, senior forward Telia McCall hit a free throw.

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Yellow Jackets outmatch uneven Virginia play

By Michael Eilbacher | February 3, 2013

For a team in need of statement wins, the Virginia women’s basketball team certainly sent the wrong kind of statement Sunday evening.

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Cavs to take on still reeling Georgia Tech

By Michael Eilbacher | January 30, 2013

In the midst of a three-game winning streak, the Virginia women’s basketball team returns home to host a familiar foe Sunday in Charlottesville.

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Virginia ekes 69-64 road victory against Lady Deacons

By Michael Eilbacher | January 27, 2013

Behind a season-high 23 points from junior guard Ataira Franklin, the Virginia women’s basketball team won its third straight game in a 69-64 road victory against Wake Forest. The Lady Deacons were hot early, jumping out to a 4-0 lead and staying ahead for much of the first half.

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Smothering Virginia defense stifles Boston College, fuels 69-57 win

By Michael Eilbacher | January 24, 2013

With just under seven minutes remaining in the game, Ataira Franklin hit a shot from just outside the 3-point line and the crowd at John Paul Jones arena erupted.

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Women's basketball looks for second straight ACC win vs. Eagles

By Kerry Mitchell | January 24, 2013

The Virginia women’s basketball team meets sharpshooting Boston College Thursday in Charlottesville looking for a second consecutive win in ACC play.

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Cavs come out strong vs. talented Miami squad

By Michael Eilbacher | January 21, 2013

With five minutes to go in the second half, senior point guard China Crosby caught a pass from junior guard Ataira Franklin behind the arc and put up a shot.