Sports

Ghosts give guidance on Gillen, Groh

After the Virginia football team beat another inferior opponent by a slim margin this weekend, I had a vision of the Charles Dickens Christmas Carol and the three ghosts of Virginia Sports Past, Present and Future. Now I know this has the making of a hippy column that causes students in the back of the Chemistry auditorium to whisper, "Who is the crazy columnist that wrote this nonsense?" But stay with me through my vision, and the dim comparisons between the Gillen and Groh empires will become evident. As the Ghost of Wahoo Past, I take you to 2002.

Dual-threat QB comes through in clutch

No other player on the Virginia football team can change a game like senior quarterback Marques Hagans. Hagans showcased his versatility Saturday against Syracuse.

Virginia's Devarrman falls in USTA Pro Classic

By advancing to the quarterfinal round of the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center USTA Pro Classic, Virginia men's tennis player Somdev Devvarman proved he belongs on the Futures Tour.

Cavs narrowly avoid crushing defeat by 'Cuse

Connor Hughes kicked a game-winning, 19-yard field goal as time expired Saturday afternoon, killing the dreams of a Syracuse comeback with a 27-24 Virginia victory. Marques Hagans was both the goat and the hero for the Cavaliers (2-0). He rushed for 112 yards, threw for 145 and a touchdown, but also committed a career-high three interceptions that could have cost his team the game.

Virginia scoring duo strikes again for win

It was again business as usual Saturday at Klöckner Stadium as the Virginia men's soccer team notched a routine 2-0 victory over N.C.

Cavs take two of three games over weekend

It almost seemed to defy the laws of physics. Every time Virginia's Sarah Kirkwood went into her high-toss serving motion, the slim 6-foot outside hitter unleashed the force of a 95 mph sinker across the net -- leaving a stunned crowd at the Jefferson Cup volleyball tournament staring in disbelief. "Sarah has always been a very, very good server, and clearly this weekend was great," Virginia assistant coach Matt Ginipro said.

Women's tennis begins fall season, advance in W&M Tournament

Marking a promising beginning to its fall season, the Virginia women's tennis team saw five singles players and four doubles teams advance in the opening round of the William & Mary Invitational. Senior Lori Stern experienced similar success Saturday.

Cavs finally get overtime win

The scene Friday night was all too familiar for the Cavaliers. Seventy minutes against the No. 15-ranked James Madison Dukes had yielded no winner, and now the two teams were headed to overtime.

Virginia's offense pummels Richmond

Last week, the cards seemed so stacked against Virginia they formed an impenetrable wall. First, the Cavaliers lost a game in the last 11 seconds, then they tied Dayton after what would have been the winning goal was ruled offsides. This week, however, the Cavaliers started off pounding the St.

Feeling Down about Cavaliers

It's hard to get down on a football team that starts the season 2-0 and is ranked 23rd in the country.

Injury bug bites Cavalier midfield

When things are going wrong, people often say, "Just stay positive." For the Virginia women's soccer team (3-2-1), this might not only be a common saying, but a good strategy as well. Most of the positives for the Cavaliers currently lie in the midfield.

Men's golf finishes 10th in Tournament of Champions in Tennessee

The Cavalier men's golf team recorded a score of 297 in the final round to finish 10th overall in the Tournament of Champions Tuesday.

Road ahead features ranked, ACC foes

The Virginia men's soccer team (3-0-1) has started off the season in fine form. Many pre-season questions have begun to be answered with the remarkable play of the defensive backline and the emergence of freshman Yannick Reyering at forward.

Cavs remain positive despite early struggles

The great Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz once said, "Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it." With those words, he unknowingly summed up the University of Virginia field hockey team's early-season situation. Standing at 2-3 and caught in a three-game losing skid, things have not exactly gone according to plan so far for the senior-laden team. But while high expectations follow a team full of upperclassmen, these same seniors also bring valuable perspective to a season that is not even four weeks old. "It's frustrating," Allie Flynn said.

Sophomore Devvarman advances to quarterfinals of USTA Tournament

Virginia men's tennis player Somdev Devvarman beat Daniel Wendler Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals in the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center USTA Pro Classic. Devvarman won in two sets (7-5, 6-2) ousting Wendler, the No.

In the new film "Viva Baseball," documentary filmmaker Dan Klores explores the history and culture of America's pastime and its Latin American players.

New coach in town: Orange you glad?

For a team with an offensive sickness in 2004, Syracuse chose an odd doctor to administer the cure.

Cavaliers prepare for trip to Carrier Dome

The Virginia football team heads up to Syracuse this weekend for its first road contest of the season.

Matt Schaub:trapped behind a Hokie

Heath Miller caught his first pass for a touchdown in front of the Heinz Field faithful. Alvin Pearman saw action against the Seahawks, gaining two yards on one carry for the Jaguars.

Cavaliers impale Lancers in 4-0 victory

It was another easy night at the office for Ryan Burke, the goalie for the Virginia men's soccer team, which defeated Longwood 4-0 last night. After three games, Burke had just eight saves to go along with his three shutouts.