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Defense, team-play mark Virginia winning streak

By Kyle O'Connor | February 11, 2005

With March Madness inching closer by the day, Virginia coach Pete Gillen seems to have pulled out his recipe for a little late-season drama, one that includes a heavy dose of defense and a little home-court advantage. Coming off two nail-biting wins by a combined three points against ACC rivals NC State and Florida State, the Cavaliers are experiencing some self-assurance, a feeling that has been in short supply so far this season. "We've won a couple close ones, but you lose some, so I think when you win you get more confidence," Gillen said. He also highlighted the team's recent focus on defense after being consistently outscored over the course of the season. "We have to win with defense.

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Men, women serve up tough competition

By Chris Insolera | February 11, 2005

After starting their respective seasons in impressive fashion, both the Virginia men's and women's tennis teams will look to build off their early season success when they return to the court this weekend at the Boar's Head Sports Club. On the men's side of the net, the undefeated Cavaliers will take on No.

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Making sense of muddled ACC

By J.D. Moss | February 10, 2005

What's happening around the ACC? This was supposed to be the toughest conference in the history of the league, one in which seven, yes, seven teams made the tournament. At one point, seven teams were ranked, the Virginia Cavaliers among them, but that number has dropped to just three: second-ranked UNC, sixth-ranked Wake Forest and seventh-ranked Duke. Conference coaches have been quick to point out that teams are just beating up on each other, whereas outside commentators look at the Big East and still see five ranked teams. Personally, I think it's hard to think anything but the former, as there were still seven ACC teams ranked the week before conference play started and five the week after conference play.

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The Cain/Brown Factor

By Becky Piedel | February 10, 2005

Starting at forward, a 6-foot-10 sophomore from Philadelphia, No. 32, Jason Cain. The mustachioed -- no, scratch that, the mustache-free Cain made his second-straight start last night, as Virginia coach Pete Gillen opted for beanpole over bulk in his starting lineup. Back up, you say?

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Senior Bjorlo shines bright

By Chris Marsh | February 10, 2005

In a down year for Virginia wrestling, Paul Bjorlo's performances have been a bright spot. Expected to remain strong with many wrestlers returning from last year's squad, which finished 16th in the NCAA Championships, Virginia's team currently stands at 4-9 following a weekend loss to No.

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Smith's three caps rally

By Joey Mancini | February 10, 2005

During most of last night's basketball contest between Virginia and Florida State, nothing could have been predicted about the game's outcome.

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Desperate Cavs try new bag of tricks

By Sean McLernon | February 9, 2005

Jason Cain had not experienced this kind of feeling in a long time, but it is something he plans on getting used to. "It's going to be a happy ride home," Cain said after Virginia's 64-62 victory over N.C.

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General-ly speaking, Cavs own exhibition

By Walker Freer | February 9, 2005

In its second scrimmage of the season, the Virginia men's lacrosse team dispatched Washington & Lee 17-1 at the Turf Field last night. Under the lights following an unseasonably warm day, the Cavaliers dominated throughout the contest, with freshman attackman Ben Rubeor leading all Virginia scorers with five goals in the first half. "Of course I felt good about [the goals]," Rubeor said.

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Women's soccer lands eight recruits

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 9, 2005

Adding to an already successful year in which Virginia coach Steve Swanson led the Cavaliers to a 17-3-2 record, the women's soccer program added eight new members to the 17 returning players from last season. Highlighting the 2005 class are four players with USA National Team experience, three of which hail from Ohio.

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Six football players earn All-ACC Academic standing

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 9, 2005

The accolades continue to roll in for the Virginia football team as six Cavaliers were named to the All-ACC Academic Football Team yesterday. In order to be placed on the team, players must have earned a 3.00 GPA in the 2004 fall semester or have maintained at least a 3.00 GPA throughout their cumulative academic career.

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