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Cavaliers sprint toward indoor finish

By Megan McDonald | February 17, 2006

This weekend is Virginia's last chance to fine tune its competitive edge before heading to the ACC Indoor Championships next weekend. The Cavaliers will be traveling to Blacksburg each of the next two weekends -- the ACCs will be held there, as well as this weekend's Virginia Tech Challenge. "The purpose of this meet is to serve as a tune-up for the ACC Championships next weekend at Virginia Tech," coach Randy Bungard said.

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Larquier selected 15th in NPF Senior Draft

By Nicolas Riva | February 17, 2006

Virginia senior third baseman Sara Larquier was selected by the Akron Racers in the second round of the 2006 National Pro Fastpitch Senior Draft Feb.

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Cavaliers fail to pin Monarchs down

By Ernie Washington | February 16, 2006

Maybe Virginia shouldn't schedule Old Dominion for its home opener in the future. After tying Old Dominion in the 2000 home opener 14-14, the Cavaliers fell to the Monarchs 5-1 in this year's home opener. In contrast to last year when the Cavaliers jumped out to a 6-2 lead after two innings, the Monarchs soared ahead 5-0 in the first three innings.

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Skies clear under O'Connor

By Sean McLernon | February 16, 2006

It was only a few days before Virginia's home opener against Old Dominion, yet heavy snow was falling from the Charlottesville sky.

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Virginia cruises to victory at U-Hall

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | February 16, 2006

Coming off a series of fiercely competitive conference battles, Virginia finally played a game whose outcome was never in doubt.

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Handing out the honorary basketball medals... oh boy

By Adrian Vigil | February 16, 2006

Hey, does anyone else remember the television show "Quantum Leap"? You know the one where Scott Bakula played a scientist who "leaped" into people's bodies and could not leave until he solved some major problem?

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Cavs under new leadership

By Eric Kolenich | February 15, 2006

The University softball team begins its season this weekend with five games in three days at the Triangle Classic in Chapel Hill, N.C. Leading the team in 2006 will be senior captains Jackie Greer, Erin Horn, Jessica Taylor and Sara Larquier.

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Cavaliers looking for revenge in ACC Tourney

By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins | February 15, 2006

Last year, the Maryland women's swimming and diving team took Virginia by surprise, and took the ACC title along with them.

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Putting Virginia basketball back on the map of conversation

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 15, 2006

Maybe it was the season sweep over hated, despicable rival Virginia Tech. Maybe it was the snow. Maybe it was the fact that 11 games into the ACC schedule, the Virginia men's basketball team is keeping its head above water at 6-5. But for one reason or another, I have had more random conversations and startling talks about Virginia basketball this past weekend than I have had in a long time.

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Virginia looks to emerge from middle of pack

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | February 15, 2006

Crunch time has arrived in the ACC men's basketball world. As the calendar moves closer to March, the mad scramble for NCAA Tournament bids should only intensify.

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Virginia smashes Lancers

By Chris Marsh | February 15, 2006

Four times this season, the Longwood women's basketball team has stepped on the court against an ACC team.

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Virginia returns home for opener

By Jesse Spears | February 15, 2006

After a very hot start in extremely cold weather, the Virginia baseball team will look to build on its 2-0 record when it hosts the Old Dominion Monarchs.

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Leitao, the best choice Virginia could have made

By Chad Gallagher | February 14, 2006

Last spring, athletic director Craig Littlepage drew wide criticism in his search for a head basketball coach.

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Young team aims high

By Chris Marsh | February 14, 2006

For the seniors on Virginia's women's lacrosse team, winning never gets old. "For the past three years, we've gotten to the championship game," co-captain Meredith Lazarus said.

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Combination of youth, experience to help team

By Ben Gibson | February 14, 2006

Last year the Virginia men's lacrosse team was mere seconds away from a chance to play Duke for the national championship.

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Diane focuses on all aspects of basketball to raise level of play

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | February 14, 2006

For many high school basketball stars, the transition to the college level is not an easy one. It is difficult for many such players to adjust to new situations where they are no longer at the top of the pecking order.

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Rough week doesn't get team down

By Anders Sleight | February 14, 2006

It's been a rough week for the Virginia women's basketball team. Their last three opponents were all ranked in the top six nationally.

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Cavaliers secure victory in last minute

By Adrian Vigil | February 13, 2006

Usually, a deflected pass spells doom for the team that throws it. But that was not the case Saturday night when, with 34 seconds remaining in overtime, J.R.

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Top teams extend Cavaliers' losing streak to six games

By Chris Marsh | February 13, 2006

Two days after falling to the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils in Durham 88-65, Virginia took the floor of University Hall against the No.

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Virginia avoids potential dagger

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | February 13, 2006

Virginia kept the hope of dancing in March alive with Saturday evening's win over Virginia Tech. A home loss to the lowly Hokies likely would have ended any chance that the Cavaliers had of making the NCAA Tournament field.