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Records, milestones create added buzz around season

By Conor Wakeman | October 17, 2007

A quiet buzz has been following the Virginia women's volleyball team around Grounds this season as the team shatters significant milestones on the way to its fifth-consecutive winning season. Senior outside hitter Sarah Kirkwood has set new Virginia records for career aces, kills and attack attempts; senior libero Melissa Caldwell is now second on Virginia's career digs list; and coach Melissa Aldrich Shelton has more than 100 career ACC match wins. Kirkwood launched the Cavaliers' season with a bang Aug.

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Waiting for disaster

By Eric Kolenich | October 15, 2007

The first sign of a tsunami is often a calm, shallow shore line. Though Cavalier fans might have the placid sense of security associated with a 6-1 record, Virginia is about to be hit by a wave of devastation. The first sign, though noticeable, was of no great calamity.

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Cavs turn in ugly duckling performance

By Bailey Stephens | October 15, 2007

The Virginia football team seems to thrive living on the edge. Once again Saturday, after battling through injuries, turnovers and penalties, the Cavaliers (6-1) pushed the game to its final minutes before finally pulling out a 17-16 win against previously undefeated Connecticut (5-1). For the second straight week, Virginia found a way to eke out the victory as senior Chris Gould's kick put the Cavaliers ahead with 3:20 left on the clock.

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Tar Heels shut out Virginia

By Paul Montana | October 15, 2007

The air was crisp, the smell of the free pizza offered by the Virginia athletic department wafted through the stands and the sounds of the fight song rang through the season-high crowd of 388 on a perfect afternoon for a field hockey contest at the Turf Field.

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Momentum builds for Virginia with sweep

By Sean Bielawski | October 15, 2007

Following an impressive victory against N.C. State Friday night, the Virginia volleyball team came out focused and energized from the first ball and dominated its match Sunday afternoon against North Carolina. The Cavaliers (12-7, 7-3 ACC) used a strong, balanced attack to defeat the Tar Heels (8-10, 4-5 ACC) three games to none, marking the first time this season that North Carolina had been swept.

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Men's Soccer:Tigers top Cavaliers

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 15, 2007

Clemson upset No. 4 Virginia 2-1 Friday in South Carolina, breaking the Cavaliers' seven-game win streak. In its first ACC loss of the season, Virginia (7-2-2, 1-1-2 ACC) had 16 shots on the game, but Clemson (5-7-2, 1-1-2 ACC) had 9 saves.

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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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