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No. 6 U.Va. field hockey drops ACC semifinal

The No. 6 Virginia field hockey team lost in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament Friday to No. 7 Maryland, 5-1. The Cavaliers (15-5, 4-1 ACC) were stymied on offense throughout the game, firing off just six shots in the entire contest.


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Cavaliers silence Wolfpack 33-6

The Virginia football team arrived in Raleigh for Saturday’s clash against N.C. State beset by uncertainty at the quarterback position and a chronic inability to force turnovers. A lot sure can change in 60 minutes of football.


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Matmen host first home meet

After more than six months away from the mat, the No. 14 Virginia men’s wrestling team returns Saturday to host a season-opening meet against Anderson (S.C), Ohio and Chattanooga.


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Cavaliers challenge scuffling South Carolina

The Virginia swim & dive team hosts its last home meet until January this weekend, as diving welcomes South Carolina Friday and swimming competes in a dual meet against the Gamecocks Saturday. While Virginia swept its first two opponents easily, South Carolina has floundered against a slate of strong opponents this fall. The Gamecocks’ women’s swimming team is still searching for its season’s first win after losing lopsided contests against No.


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Virginia seeks second conference win

The Virginia volleyball team plays conference opponents Georgia Tech and Clemson this weekend in the first half of a four-match home slate. Last weekend, Virginia (7-17, 1-12 ACC) fell in straight sets at No.


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Squad targets first title

After its strongest regular-season showing since 1997, the No. 6 Virginia field hockey team begins its journey for coveted postseason accolades Friday with an ACC tournament semifinal clash against either No.


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Senior linebacker persists amid struggles

This is not the way the story was supposed to end. After three years of dutiful and occasionally spectacular service, senior linebacker and defensive captain Steve Greer was supposed to cap his college career with a 2012 season replete with excitement, accolades and, most crucially, wins.


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Senior captain sets example for young squad

Although it lasted only a matter of seconds, the silence was deafening. The suspension of sound and movement lingered on the practice field until an emphatic declaration abruptly reestablished reality. “Keep playing!” the voice bellowed. The action on the pitch resumed, but it wasn’t until senior tri-captain Will Bates signaled “thumbs up” from the sideline where he clutched his bloodied nose that the palpable uneasiness dissipated. Moments earlier, Bates had been inadvertently struck square in the face when an errant rocket shot fired toward goal.


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Squads eviscerate season-opening competition

The Virginia swimming and diving teams eviscerated their season-opening competition this weekend, capturing all 32 events against Navy on Friday before sweeping Pittsburgh on the road Sunday. The women cruised past the Midshipmen 168-118 and earned the top four finishes in 11-of-16 races.


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London suspends three football players

Coach Mike London announced Monday that he has suspended sophomore weakside linebacker Henry Coley, junior tight end Jeremiah Mathis and senior fullback LoVante’ Battle indefinitely for violating team rules.


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Around the ACC

The Maryland football team must move to its fifth quarterback this year after Caleb Rowe’s season-ending ACL injury.

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