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Volleyball loses to VT after two weekend victories

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 11, 2007

Volleyball falls to VT after two weekend victories The Virginia women's volleyball team had a busy Fall Break, competing in three conference matches for a weekend record of 2-1. The Cavaliers (10-7, 5-3 ACC) opened up last weekend at home with a 3-1 victory against Boston College and a 3-0 shutout of Maryland. Senior Sarah Kirkwood led the charge for the Cavaliers, tallying 46 kills in the two matches, and earning the honor of ACC Player of the Week. The Cavaliers traveled to Blacksburg, Va.

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Possession, tempo key to Cavs' success

By Megan McDonald | October 5, 2007

With two no-decision ACC games under its belt, the Virginia men's soccer team is hungry to tally one in the conference win column at the expense of North Carolina. "I always feel confident going in because of the talent this team has," Virginia coach George Gelnovatch said.

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Freshmen lead way to 3-0 victory over Bears

By Paul Montana | October 5, 2007

After three straight losses in which the Cavaliers (6-5, 0-2 ACC) mustered just one goal while surrendering nine, it was the freshmen who provided the spark that lifted Virginia to a 3-0 victory over California yesterday evening.

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Neuhauser's work ethic impresses teammates

By JP Stroman | October 4, 2007

On a roster loaded with talent, players can easily get lost in the shuffle. As an underclassman on the women's golf team, sophomore Whitney Neuhauser doesn't get much press, but she has nevertheless made her mark on the program. Growing up in Charlottesville, Neuhauser grew up eating, sleeping and drinking Virginia athletics, as her mother, Susan, graduated from the Education School and her older sister, Jodi, rowed for the Cavaliers.

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Two hands clapping

By Kevin Zdancewicz | October 4, 2007

The game was almost a week ago, but it's still fresh in my mind. The men's soccer game against Virginia Tech was one for the ages, and though it ended in a disappointing tie, it gave the record crowd of 7,906 exciting action all the way to the final minute. Before you start asking me how a bunch of guys kicking a ball could be that entertaining, first ask yourself if you have actually given college soccer a chance.

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Virginia looks to translate statistics into success

By Paul Montana | October 4, 2007

After three consecutive losses in the last two weeks, the Cavaliers face the prospect of dipping below .500 for the first time in field hockey coach Michele Madison's two-year reign at Virginia as the team battles California tonight at the Turf Field. Putting scores aside, Virginia (5-5, 0-2 ACC) has statistically performed handsomely in its last three losses.

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Defense, Giallombardo step up to give Cavaliers boost

By Megan McDonald | October 3, 2007

The best defense is a good offense. While the cliché may hold true for some, the Virginia men's soccer team would rather rely on defenders and midfieldsmen junior Matt Poole, senior Zola Short, senior Matt Williams, sophomore Neil Barlow and sophomore goalkeeper Mike Giallombardo than put all its eggs in the offensive basket. Including an exhibition game, the Cavalier back line has already posted six shut outs this season and has held the opposition to a cumulative goals scored average of just 0.95.

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Finding the fountain of youth

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 3, 2007

Back in the 16th century, Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León spent years searching for the "fountain of youth," a legendary spring that could make old men young again and turn back the hands of time.

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Thompson represents U.S. during summer after two stellar seasons

By Eric Strow | October 3, 2007

Virginia fans, meet junior Jacob Thompson: the humble, 6-foot-6 hurler from Danville, Va?. Many of you may already know him as one of the aces on the Virginia pitching staff. During his freshman year, pitching in arguably the best conference in college baseball -- the ACC -- he was named a first-team Freshman All-American by Louisville Slugger and Baseball America.

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Mem Gym provides edge for volleyball team

By Sean Bielawski | October 3, 2007

As a venue that the Cavaliers have thrived in, one that creates an enjoyable experience for fans and one that gives opposing teams headaches, Memorial Gymnasium has been home to the volleyball team at various points during the past four decades. Memorial Gymnasium was built in 1924 and was the home of Virginia basketball for 42 seasons until the construction of University Hall was completed in 1965. Mem Gym then served as the volleyball team's home from 1979 to 1998, when the team relocated to University Hall.

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Offensive line proves key to success of Peerman, Sewell

By Aaron Perryman | October 2, 2007

Virginia junior running back Cedric Peerman has compiled an impressive line of statistics this season that reads something like this: 566 total rushing yards (1st in ACC), 5.2 yards per carry (4th), five touchdowns (tied for 2nd), 113.2 rushing yards per game (1st) and a long run of 58 yards (3rd). Plus, Peerman's twice broken his own single-game rushing record. Peerman's success has been rehashed and is well-known by fans.

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Singletary named to Preseason All-America team

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 2, 2007

Senior guard Sean Singletary has been selected to collegehoops.net's Preseason All-America team. The senior from Philadelphia decided to forgo the NBA draft this past summer and return to the Cavaliers for his final season. Singletary finds himself in good company on the All-America team.

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