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[caption id="attachment_33322" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The victory for Maryland marked the team's fourth straight win against the Cavaliers and pushed the Terps to a perfect 4-0 in ACC play this season and 19-4 overall.
[caption id="attachment_33319" align="alignleft" width="177" caption="The Cavaliers were dominant against Longwood last Tuesday, annihilating the Lancers 81-40.
The No. 2 Virginia baseball team began its highly anticipated 2010 season by winning its opening series against No.
The young Virginia women's lacrosse team experienced its first setback of the season, dropping its season opener against Loyola (Md.)15-11 at University Hall Turf Field Saturday. The Cavaliers got off to a fast start in the contest, scoring their first goal of the season within the first minute to go up 1-0 against the Greyhounds.
After enduring a disappointing 19-point home loss to Florida State last Wednesday, coach Tony Bennett joked afterward that at least Virginia reached the 50-point mark with freshman guard Tristan Spurlock's basket during the game's final seconds. But against Clemson Saturday, Bennett could find no such silver lining, as the Cavaliers fell by an even wider margin, 72-49.
[caption id="attachment_33289" align="alignleft" width="223" caption="Freshman guard Tristan Spurlock served up an and-one in the game's final minute.
After falling just short of the national championship game last season, the Virginia men's lacrosse team starts its spring campaign ranked third in preseason polling and set to face off against a Drexel team it defeated 13-7 last season and has dominated 5-1 during the last decade. Last season's strong showing against Drexel kicked off a 12-game winning streak, which included victories at then-No.1 Syracuse and a seven-overtime thriller against conference rival Maryland. That Virginia team started the season ranked second in the country and, after the win at Syracuse, spent eight straight weeks as top dog nationally before two losses to Duke.
The No. 10 Virginia women's lacrosse team begins its spring campaign Saturday at home against Loyola (Md.). The Cavaliers take the field this season without many of the stars who carried the 2009 squad, which lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Blair Weymouth and Ashley McCulloch both graduated, as did senior leaders Jenny Hauser and Jen Holden.
The Cavalier matmen square off against Maryland tomorrow during Senior Night in their final match before postseason play. They face a menacing Terrapin squad ranked first in the ACC and led by senior Hudson Taylor, who ranks first in the NCAA with 22 pins on the season, including one during the Terrapins' last match against Hofstra. Maryland (18-4, 3-0 ACC), currently ninth in the nation, is one of the highest ranked opponents that No.
[caption id="attachment_33279" align="alignleft" width="220" caption="The Virginia baseball team is ranked fourth in preseason polling and looks to return to the College World Series after reaching the tournament last season.
[caption id="attachment_33245" align="alignleft" width="183" caption="Coach Tony Bennett altered the team's starting lineup before the game, adding junior guard Jeff Jones and senior guard Calvin Baker in an effort to reverse the team's three-game skid.
There wasn't much to be excited about last night at John Paul Jones Arena. I haven't seen a team dominate the Cavaliers like the Seminoles did.
For three-and-a-half years - in accordance with Cavalier Daily style guidelines - I have been typing, "Virginia coach Al Groh." Striking any other keys prior to that name is truly an odd experience. Here goes: A week ago, I had the opportunity to catch up with new Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Al Groh.
[caption id="attachment_33241" align="alignleft" width="214" caption="The Cavaliers tallied 17 runs on 20 hits in a win and a loss against UNC Wilmington and Elon last weekend.
[caption id="attachment_33256" align="alignleft" width="220" caption="Sophomore infielder Jarrett Parker averaged .250 during last year's campaign, starting 19 out of 30 games for the Virginia team.
[caption id="attachment_33210" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Junior forward Mike Scott has established himself as the Cavaliers' No.
[caption id="attachment_33208" align="alignleft" width="201" caption="Freshman center Simone Egwu scored 18 points - nearly four times her average 4.9 points per game so far - and grabbed 16 rebounds in the Cavaliers' easy win.
If I had made a list in mid-November about where I wanted the women's basketball team to be in mid-February, most items would be checked off right about now. Is Monica Wright playing out of her mind and continually improving?
This is going to be unprecedented. During my four years at this school, I have read countless columns on college basketball and college football.
