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Tar Heeled and feathered

By Ashley Robertson | February 18, 2013

Allegedly, the “hot hand” in basketball is merely a myth. Researchers from Cornell and Stanford University studied NBA shooting records and conducted a controlled experiment with college athletes to conclude, “the outcomes of previous shots influenced [players’] predictions but not their performance.” Essentially, making one shot does nothing to increase the odds of sinking the next.

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Cavaliers take home ITA National Team Indoor Championship title

By Kerry Mitchell | February 18, 2013

The No. 1 Virginia men’s tennis team defeated second-ranked Southern California 4-2 in the finals of the ITA National Team Indoor Championship in Seattle Monday afternoon.

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Virginia to face off against Virginia Military Institute

By Peter Nance | February 18, 2013

The No. 7 Virginia men’s lacrosse team seeks its second win to open the year when it takes on visiting Virginia Military Institute Tuesday evening in a battle between the Commonwealth’s only two Division I teams.

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Cavaliers split regional tournament matches

By Matthew Wurzburger | February 18, 2013

The No. 11 Cavalier wrestling team split a pair of matches Sunday at the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals regional tournament in Ithaca, N.Y.

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Cavs win overtime opener

By Zack Bartee | February 18, 2013

For the sixth consecutive year and the 11th out of the last 12, No. 7 Virginia opened up the season by defeating Drexel.

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Virginia men, women shine at Cavalier Invitational

By Matt Comey | February 17, 2013

The Virginia men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams finished out regular season competition this past weekend with impressive showings at the Cavalier Invitational.

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Virginia dominates season-opening series

By Michael Eilbacher | February 17, 2013

The No. 25 Virginia baseball team swept East Carolina in its season-opening series in Greenville, N.C., largely due to its potent offensive production.

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Cavaliers fall short to North Carolina, 93-81

By Fritz Metzinger | February 17, 2013

Despite junior guard Joe Harris’ second consecutive enthralling offensive performance, Virginia yielded season-highs in points and 3-pointers made in a fast-paced 93-81 loss to North Carolina in Chapel Hill Saturday afternoon. Harris scored a career-high 27 points for the Cavaliers (19-7, 8-4 ACC), including 20 on 7-of-9 shooting in the second half, while leading his team to a conference-season high 58.5 percent from the field.

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Mixed weekend ends on high note

By Peter Nance | February 17, 2013

The Virginia softball team competed in the Purple and Gold Challenge this weekend in Baton Rouge, La., winning its first and last games but dropping three in between. The Cavaliers (4-4, 0-0 ACC) opened Friday afternoon against the Memphis Tigers (2-8, 0-0 C-USA). Senior Melanie Mitchell threw a complete game shutout, leading the team to a 2-0 win.

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Cavaliers eke out close victory against Loyola Md.

By Matthew Morris | February 17, 2013

The No. 8 Virginia women’s lacrosse team earned a gritty 10-9 win against No. 6 Loyola (Md.) in the season opener for both teams Saturday afternoon in Baltimore.

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Virginia opens season with overtime win

By Zack Bartee | February 16, 2013

For the sixth consecutive year No. 7 Virginia opened up the season by beating Drexel. However, the 13th overall meeting between the two teams, which Virginia won 12-11, was the first to be decided by overtime.

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Tar Heels stomp Cavaliers, 93-81

By Fritz Metzinger | February 16, 2013

Despite junior guard Joe Harris’ second consecutive enthralling offensive performance, Virginia yielded season-highs in points and 3-pointers made in a fast-paced 93-81 defeat to North Carolina in Chapel Hill Saturday afternoon. Harris scored a career-high 27 points, including 20 on 7-of-9 shooting in the second half, for the Cavaliers (19-7, 8-4 ACC), who shot a conference-season high 58.5 percent from the field.

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Virginia falls to Boston College, 61-49

By Michael Eilbacher | February 14, 2013

A weak second half doomed the Virginia women’s basketball team Thursday night, as they fell 61-49 to ACC opponent Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

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Softball faces No. 10 LSU, three others at Purple & Gold Challenge

By Peter Nance | February 14, 2013

The Virginia softball team travels to Baton Rouge this weekend to compete in the Purple & Gold Challenge hosted by Louisiana State University.

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Virginia welcomes Drexel for season opener

By Peter Nance | February 14, 2013

The Virginia men’s lacrosse team opens its season Saturday against Drexel at Klöckner Stadium, making this the 12th consecutive year the squad is playing the Dragons to start the season.

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Men’s, women’s squads host Cavalier Invitational

By Matt Comey | February 14, 2013

With an undefeated dual meet season already under its belt, all eyes are on the ACC Championship meet for the No.

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Cavaliers travel to NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals

By Matthew Wurzburger | February 14, 2013

The No. 11 Virginia wrestling team begins a new chapter in its season as it competes in the regional bracket of the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals Sunday.

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Young squad craves success

By Matthew Morris | February 13, 2013

In the coming weeks and months, the No. 8 Cavaliers will play out a regular season loaded with matchups against opponents harboring championship aspirations that mirror their own.

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Virginia to take on North Carolina

By Kerry Mitchell | February 13, 2013

Within the familiar confines of John Paul Jones Arena, the Virginia men’s basketball team is virtually unstoppable.

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Squad looks to repeat last month's win against Eagles

By Michael Eilbacher | February 13, 2013

With the end of the regular season in sight, the Virginia women’s basketball team heads to Massachusetts Thursday evening looking for a conference road win against Boston College.