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The No. 9 Virginia women?s lacrosse team secured a much needed win as the Cavaliers escaped with an 11-9 victory against Boston College Saturday.


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Squad readies to take on Terrapins in home series

After losing its last two conference series against North Carolina and Miami, the Virginia baseball team is eager to take on what may prove a lesser conference foe, Maryland.Last weekend?s series loss was just as disappointing as Virginia?s late-inning collapses against Miami the week before.


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Virginia plays host to Tobacco Road foes in pair of home tilts

Though playing the likes of North Carolina and Duke in basketball in the same weekend might be challenging, the Virginia men?s tennis team will likely face less resistance when it faces the two conference rivals today and Sunday.Although the Blue Devils (12-5, 5-2 ACC) and the Tar Heels (13-6, 2-4 ACC) have had relatively successful seasons thus far, neither boasts an undefeated record like the No.


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Eagles, Crimson await slumping Virginia team

The Virginia women?s lacrosse team will begin its four-game road trip this weekend in Massachusetts against Boston College and Harvard.The Cavaliers (7-5, 1-3 ACC) have experienced a disappointing past few weeks.


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Virginia welcomes new basketball coach Bennett

Tony Bennett officially is the man in the charge of the Virginia men?s basketball team.The hiring of Bennett to replace former coach Dave Leitao ? who resigned two weeks ago ? may have surprised many Cavalier fans, but Athletic Director Craig Littlepage said he is thrilled to have Bennett as Virginia?s new head coach.At yesterday?s press conference formally announcing Bennett?s hiring, Littlepage recalled a conversation he had with someone familiar with West Coast and Pac-10 basketball and the response he received when Bennett?s name was broached as a potential candidate.?I mentioned Tony?s name, and there was kind of a silence,? Little page said.


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First impressions

My first encounter with Tony Bennett was not a pleasant one, but I won?t hold it against him.At a news conference held for the newly appointed men?s basketball coach, the floor was opened to questions from attending media.


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Spoiler alert

Wondering whether your bracket will be completely busted after the Final Four games Saturday?


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Virginia hires Bennett as new coach of men

Virginia?s search for a men?s basketball coach is finished.A source close to the team confirmed yesterday multiple reports that Tony Bennett, the men?s basketball coach at Washington State last year, will coach the Cavaliers next season.According to the reports, Bennett turned down offers from Marquette, Indiana and LSU before accepting the post in Charlottesville.The 38-year-old Bennett served as the head coach for three seasons at Washington State, compiling a 69-33 record.


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Swimmers take ninth at NCAAs

The Virginia men?s swimming and diving team achieved its preseason goal of placing in the top 10 at the NCAA Championship this weekend with a ninth-place finish, the highest finish in program history.Virginia coach Mark Bernardino emphasized relay performance throughout the season.


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