Enter Kurt Benkert, who was mystery man among most Virginia fans until last spring.
The last half of the college football season provides the opportunity for a team to define itself.
“The Skinny” on weekend action for men’s soccer and men’s golf.
This intrasquad scrimmage will be an opportunity for fans to witness a Cavalier team that has undergone many changes since it was last on display in the NCAA Tournament.
Though their record may not show it, the Virginia volleyball team has been making great strides in the past few weeks.
The Cavaliers, led by coach Augie Busch, will aim to build on their program’s success last year with an even stronger season this year.
The Cavalier Daily makes predictions for the upcoming weekend of football.
The No. 9 Cavaliers (11-5, 3-2 ACC) head into the contest in impressive form, having won seven of their last eight games, including their last three straight.
The Tar Heels (5-2, 3-1 ACC) have won eight consecutive true road games — the fourth longest active streak in the nation.
Yet, the “South’s oldest rivalry” — the matchup between North Carolina and Virginia football — can hardly be called a rivalry this decade.
The No. 21 Virginia men’s soccer team had a quick turnaround after a thrilling win over No. 2 Notre Dame last Friday. The Cavaliers (8-2-4, 2-2-2 ACC) hosted in-state rival William & Mary for a midweek matchup Tuesday night.
Men’s soccer is not new to being a national powerhouse, but that doesn’t make the results any less impressive. Since 1990, Virginia has made it to the ACC Championship 17 times, with both more appearances and championships than any other team.
The victory over Richmond marks the Cavaliers’ (11-5, 3-2 ACC) seventh win in its last eight games.
The University announced Tuesday that Director of Athletics Craig Littlepage will have an adjusted schedule from Oct. 24 to Jan. 2 because of personal reasons involving a family member.
The No. 10 Virginia field hockey team is looking to win its third straight game, and seven of its last eight when they play Richmond Tuesday. The win would add to a strong stretch of play for the Cavaliers (10-5, 3-2 ACC).
Removed at least in time from that gut-wrenching 68-62 loss to Syracuse in last season’s Elite Eight and the departures of his four senior leaders — Malcolm Brogdon, Anthony Gill, Mike Tobey and Evan Nolte — whose collective contribution to the Virginia basketball program goes without saying, Coach Tony Bennett addressed the media Monday afternoon in advance of the 2016-17 season.
If I had to pick one game to exemplify the frustrations of Virginia football, it would be this weekend’s Homecomings loss to ACC-opponent Pitt.
It has been a great two weeks for the Virginia men’s soccer team. After a 1-0 win against Hofstra, the Cavaliers (7-2-4, 2-2-2 ACC) defeated two top-ten ACC opponents and rides a six game unbeaten streak into Tuesday night’s matchup against William & Mary.
When it appeared the opening drive of Virginia’s homecomings game against Pittsburgh would end in a punt, back-to-back Panthers penalties brought junior quarterback Kurt Benkert and his Cavalier offense back out on the field for a chance to convert on fourth and one.
The No. 21 Virginia men’s soccer team knew that they were heading into a battle Friday night, as No. 2 Notre Dame was coming to town for a pivotal mid-season conference matchup.
