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(01/21/25 1:00pm)
For Truman Brody-Boyd, the average Friday evening consists of helping lead Shabbat programs at the Brody Jewish Center, home of the University’s Hillel chapter. As Associate Director, he chats with the dozens of students who make the trek out past Lambeth Field to enjoy an evening together. Many of those Hillel regulars are accomplished individuals that make an impact at the University. Brody-Boyd, who graduated from the University in 2019, is undoubtedly one of these accomplished individuals — but in a unique way.
(09/12/24 5:07am)
Virginia women’s soccer took its exclusion from the preseason top-25 rankings personally. Winners of their first seven games of the 2024 season, the No. 2 Cavaliers have outscored their opponents by a 19-1 margin — in the past four games, they have not allowed a single shot on goal. While Virginia’s non-conference excellence has established the team as a national championship contender, the upcoming challenge of the ACC season is what will decide the trajectory of their season.
(09/28/24 5:37pm)
In the rafters at John Paul Jones Arena, a myriad of treasured banners hang. Retired jersey numbers and postseason appearances fill the area, but one special banner stands out — the banner of the 2019 national championship. The heroics of guard Kyle Guy were essential in that all-time program highlight for Virginia. Fast forward five years later to today, and Guy is back in Charlottesville — now part of the coaching staff. Last week, Guy discussed his journey with The Cavalier Daily.
(09/10/24 1:02pm)
If Will Anthony was just a third-year College student, he would already be impressive. Through four semesters at the University, the New Zealand native holds a 4.0 cumulative grade point average with a double major in physics and mathematics. He calls the former his “first love” and particularly enjoys multivariable calculus. His high school friends nicknamed him “Einstein,” and his college buddies call him “4.0.”
(09/12/24 5:00pm)
Tall concrete pillars flood the grounds of Klöckner Stadium, several of which are emboldened with national championship banners. Of all the programs housed there, only one has never won the national title — No. 2 women’s soccer. The Cavaliers have been to the NCAA Tournament 33 times since their inaugural season in 1985 but have never claimed a national title.
(08/30/24 1:38am)
Coming off of their road to semifinals in 2023, Virginia field hockey aims to continue dominating offensively in 2024. With a 14-7 record last year, the Cavaliers were able to hold off powerful teams like Penn State while even coming out on top against national champion North Carolina on their senior day. The team hopes to bring that same fire to their 2024 season, hopefully advancing even further into the NCAA championship.
(08/30/24 3:00pm)
Grounds is flooded with students again, the Corner is alive once more and class is back in session for the fall semester. That means another season of Virginia football is on the horizon. The Cavaliers will start their season with a matchup against Richmond Saturday at Scott Stadium, where they will attempt to start off 1-0 for the fourth time in the last five seasons.
(09/01/24 3:37pm)
As the 2024-25 academic year kicks into full swing, Virginia’s fall sports teams are readying themselves for the road ahead. Some have already begun play, while others are chomping at the bit to make their season debuts.
(08/31/24 10:09pm)
One of the best parts about being a Virginia fan is watching players grow into their full potential and achieve their dreams of competing at a higher level. While it may be heartbreaking to say goodbye to star players, their exit opens the door for new talent to arrive.
(08/19/24 4:29am)
Seven gold stars sit atop the crest of the Virginia men’s soccer jersey, one for each national championship. Those stars represent a pedigree, a legacy. They mark an expectation.
(08/20/24 11:50pm)
The last 10 years of Virginia football have been unsatisfactory. The Cavaliers have stumbled to a 51-69 record, gone through three head coaches and managed only one winning season in the ACC. A program that once frequently contended for bowl games and national rankings in the late 20th century now views a .500 season as a success.
(08/08/24 3:33am)
Kyle Guy is coming home. A legend synonymous with Virginia men’s basketball, the 2019 national champion led the Cavaliers during their title run by making clutch play after clutch play, landing him recognition as that year’s Final Four Most Outstanding Player. He has since spent three years in the NBA and two years in European professional basketball. Now, after retiring from basketball at 26 years old, he is coming back to Grounds — it was announced Wednesday that Guy will be an Athlete Development Mentor and Special Assistant to Coach Tony Bennett.
(08/12/24 4:00am)
Current, former and future Virginia athletes won a combined 14 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics — seven gold, five silver and two bronze — en route to helping the ACC earn the most medals of any NCAA conference.
(08/09/24 4:00am)
The Atlantic Coast Conference has evolved. Three new schools have joined, and a new sport was officially added to the conference last year —- gymnastics. To continue being an ACC powerhouse, Virginia should add gymnastics as well.
(07/25/24 12:56am)
Editor's note: This article is a humor column.
(07/27/24 2:32am)
Festivities for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games began Friday, and plenty of Cavalier swimmers have arrived in Paris to compete. After winning four consecutive national titles, it is natural that Virginia women’s swimming is well-represented at the Games — Cavaliers dominated at the Olympic Trials in June and five Virginia women will compete in 11 individual swimming events in Paris. Rounding out the contingent of Cavaliers competing in the pool is Thomas Heilman, a 2025 recruit for Virginia men’s swimming.
(07/30/24 12:23am)
Coach Tony Bennett has always led a strong program, but he has yet to win an NCAA Tournament game since the 2019 National Championship. With his position as leader of Virginia men’s basketball under unprecedented question, Athletic Director Carla Williams solidified Bennett’s status with a multi-year extension. Now, the Cavaliers appear well-positioned to finally get back to postseason dominance. With several key changes, such as the addition of a talented transfer class, a trio of writers share their thoughts on the upcoming season.
(07/05/24 9:24pm)
Virginia women’s soccer had a pair of athletes selected to national team rosters, as sophomore midfielder Yuna McCormack and sophomore goalkeeper Victoria Safradin were called to represent their countries on the global stage. McCormack is headed to Athens, Ga. for the United States’ U-20 Women’s Youth National Team Training Camp July 8, while Safradin reported to Zagreb, Croatia Thursday to start training with the Croatian women’s national team.
(07/10/24 11:13pm)
With the fall sports season just seven weeks away, there are several programs that have a lot to look forward to. A new coach for the field hockey program coming off a Final Four appearance, the third year of Coach Tony Elliott at Scott Stadium, added experience for both soccer programs and many more storylines to watch are already developing at this point in the offseason. Three writers from The Cavalier Daily share their thoughts on what to look out for.
(07/03/24 4:00am)
Rising senior Gretchen Walsh was officially honored Wednesday as the recipient of the Mary Garber Award, given annually to the best female student-athlete in the ACC. The younger Walsh sister dominated her competition with ease in 2024 and now receives another honor before joining two other current Cavaliers — and Virginia swimming and diving coach Todd DeSorbo — competing for the United States at the Paris Olympics.
