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Men's soccer wins overtime thriller against Greensboro

By Matthew Morris | October 29, 2013

Six minutes into overtime Tuesday night at Klöckner Stadium with the score knotted at one, Virginia sophomore midfielder Todd Wharton lined a corner kick into the UNC-Greensboro penalty box, where the Cavaliers and Spartans jostled for position. As the ball arced through the air, freshman forward Riggs Lennon broke free from the throng, while Virginia’s ten-game unbeaten streak hung in the balance.

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Diary of a superstitious kid

By Kerry Mitchell | October 29, 2013

I was six years old when my dad taught me two very important life lessons: first, to root for the St. Louis Cardinals. Second, in his words, “You don’t mess with the mojo.”

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Varsity Eight wins Princeton Chase, three others top-five

By Fritz Metzinger | October 29, 2013

At this past Sunday’s Princeton Chase, a victory for the first Varsity Eight highlighted an impressive performance from the Virginia rowing team in its second of three fall regattas. Three other Cavalier squads also registered top-five finishes.

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#GoACC Power Rankings: Week 10

By Fritz Metzinger | October 29, 2013

Straight into a spooky Halloween edition of the #GoACC power rankings, wherein I compare every team to various phenomena I at least find terrifying.

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Harris anchors depleted Virginia secondary

By Krishna Korupolu | October 28, 2013

Last year, the Virginia football team allowed opposing FBS quarterbacks to complete over 57 percent of their passes.

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Women's Golf concludes fall season

By Michael Eilbacher | October 28, 2013

The final action of the fall season sent the Virginia women’s golf team to Wilmington, N.C. and the Landfall Tradition tournament.

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Swimming dominates in first meet

By Michael Eilbacher | October 28, 2013

In its first action of the season, the Virginia swimming and diving team put together a complete performance.

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Men's Soccer looks to continue unbeaten streak

By Robert Elder | October 28, 2013

After a tumultuous start to the season, including losses in three of its first four games, No. 14 Virginia (7-3-4, 3-2-4 ACC) has rebounded and is riding a 10-game unbeaten streak after a 2-0 upset against No.

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Volleyball nets 3-1 victory against Notre Dame

By Peter Nance | October 27, 2013

With a number of past players in attendance for Homecomings weekend, the Virginia volleyball team defeated conference foe Notre Dame 3-1 Sunday afternoon in Charlottesville.

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Steinlage's goal secures OT victory

By Ryan Taylor | October 27, 2013

In front of a record crowd of 3,894 at Klöckner stadium Sunday,a golden goal from senior Annie Steinlage lifted the No.

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No. 1 Terps shell No. 5 Virginia Field Hockey 4-1

By Matt Comey | October 27, 2013

The No. 5 Virginia field hockey team ended its regular season with a 4-1 loss at No. 1 Maryland this weekend.

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Men's soccer stuns No. 2 Notre Dame 2-0

By Matthew Morris | October 27, 2013

The No. 23 Virginia men’s soccer team traveled to South Bend, Ind. Saturday afternoon for its most daunting test of the year: a road game against unbeaten No. 2 Notre Dame. The Cavaliers decisively passed the examination, swashbuckling their way to a 2-0 defeat of the Fighting Irish in the first game between the teams as ACC rivals.

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Watford, receivers let loose in loss

By Zack Bartee | October 26, 2013

The Cavaliers tested Georgia Tech deep early and often, with David Watford slinging the ball around the field after weeks of conservative, run-heavy play-calling. They may not have hit on all or even most of their attempts, but the important part was that they were trying, right?

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Georgia Tech rushes past Virginia, 35-25

By Michael Eilbacher | October 26, 2013

Despite record performances from sophomore quarterback David Watford, senior wide receiver Tim Smith and junior receiver Darius Jennings, Virginia fell 35-25 to Georgia Tech Saturday.

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Women's soccer continues dominant streak with 4-0 Miami victory

By Ryan Taylor | October 25, 2013

The No. 1 Virginia women’s soccer team made history Thursday, becoming the first team in school history to open the season with 17 straight wins.

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Weekend Previews: Oct. 25-27

October 24, 2013

“The Skinny” on weekend matchups for football, men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey and volleyball.

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Scott Stadium slumber

By Cody Snyder | October 24, 2013

Like a former president of ours once said, “It’s not what your football team can do for you, it’s what you can do for your football team.” Well, something like that.

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Volleyball rebounds, beats Virginia Tech

October 23, 2013

After the Virginia volleyball team was swept in both of its matches last weekend, coach Dennis Hohenshelt called out his players for their lack of effort. The Cavaliers apparently took his words to heart Wednesday night in a convincing 3-1 victory against Virginia Tech.

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Swanson directs perfect Cavs' historic run

By Ryan Taylor | October 23, 2013

The Virginia women’s soccer roster is loaded with high-caliber talent, but the team’s unparalleled success is a product of more than just elite skill. Behind the scenes, coach Steve Swanson has helped pull the strings as Virginia marches ever-closer to the first perfect regular season slate in program history, and perhaps, the team’s first NCAA title.

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'Steady Eddie' trio anchors men's soccer defense

By Matthew Morris | October 23, 2013

The Virginia defense, working below-decks, has been integral to the season-long voyage, allowing just 1.15 goals per game and holding opponents to one goal or fewer in seven of its last nine games.