Women's swim and dive, men's and women's lacrosse, baseball and women's golf all put on great performances this week. However, men's basketball and softball have got some work to do.
The metrics are down from last week's 33 reported cases and 1.8 percent positivity rate, but still register above the department's average rate of 0.9 percent since student-athletes returned to grounds on July 5.
The No. 2 Cavaliers finished with a score of 1486, just six and a half points short of the meet record set by Virginia at last year’s ACC Championships.
After nearly a year without Virginia baseball, the team took to Disharoon Park in a three-game series against UConn. The Cavaliers clinched the series — starting the season 2-1.
Experience was at the forefront for the men’s team as five upperclassmen secured top four performances in their respective events.
Virginia won each match against Boston College in a dominant fashion. The Cavaliers now boast an all-time 20-0 record against the Eagles.
The Cavaliers have opened the season with back-to-back wins after knocking off the No. 10 ranked Richmond Spiders.
The Cavaliers and the Blue Devils went back and forth throughout the game, but a late cold spell from Virginia — not scoring in the final 3:09 — ultimately doomed Virginia.
Last season, the Virginia baseball team was shaping up to be a strong force in the world of college baseball. Now, they look to improve upon that success and return to the postseason for the first time in over three years.
The Cavaliers lost the season-opener against Georgia 5-2 and came back swinging against South Alabama — beating the Jaguars 9-4.
Throughout the past decade, the Virginia softball team has struggled. This season, the Cavaliers hope to overcome previous woes and record some wins as they play an ACC-dominated schedule.
Using a balanced game strategy, Virginia managed to defeat East Carolina 21-6 in its first game of the season. This was the first time since 2019 that the Cavaliers scored 20 or more goals in one game.
The positivity rate for tests conducted last week was 1.8 percent, but the overall positivity rate, which includes all tests administered since July 5 is 0.8 percent.
The Cavaliers topped TCU to advance to the semifinals, but then dropped their first match of the season against North Carolina and finished the tournament with a loss to host Illinois in a consolation match.
The Cavaliers fell behind by double digits quickly, and despite drawing close early in the second half, the Seminoles surged back ahead and completed the drubbing.
The Cavaliers benefited from very good contributions from both the women's and men's teams.
The Cavaliers (3-3, 2-3 ACC) were unable to carry over the momentum they had gained from their previous two wins as the Tar Heels (5-2, 3-2 ACC) proved to be too strong and downed Virginia 25-9.
Since 2016, the Spikeball Club at the University has created an incredible space for amicable competition, friendships and fun.
Virginia now boasts a seven-game winning streak against the rival Tar Heels.
Leading the way behind all of Virginia's spring sports are some of the most lovable coaches. Let's take a look at one reason to love each of them, though we all know there's more than just one.
