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Virginia heads to capital for kickoff

By Matt Boucher | November 18, 2005

The Virginia women's basketball team will officially open its season tonight in Washington, D.C., when the Cavaliers take on the Colonials of George Washington University. Virginia's probable starters are forward Tiffany Sardin, center Siedah Williams and guards Sharnee Zoll, Brenna McGuire and Takisha Granberry. The Cavaliers have never lost to George Washington, posting a 9-0 record since the teams first met in 1979.

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Cavs puts ACCs behind, turns toward NCAAs

By Martin Barna | November 18, 2005

After suffering a shocking upset loss to Clemson in the first round of last week's ACC Tournament, the Virginia's men's soccer team may be down, but it is by no means out. Instead of dwelling on last Wednesday's disappointing result, the Cavaliers are taking full advantage of the unexpected time off before the start of next week's NCAA Tournament. "It might be a blessing in disguise that we lost," junior forward Adam Cristman said.

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Freshmen to make immediate impact

By Megan McDonald | November 18, 2005

Given that both of this year's freshmen, Mamadi Diane and Laurynas Mikalauskas, started in the exposition game against Concordia, the youngest members of the Virginia's men's basketball team may be among the first five to take the court again tonight.

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Cavs face rebounding void

By Zach Rowen | November 17, 2005

Amid mixed expectations, the Cavaliers begin their first season under Coach Dave Leitao, many questions linger about the strength and depth of the team's frontcourt.

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New wrestlers round out young squad

By Walker Freer | November 17, 2005

The 2005 Virginia wrestling team is green. Green in terms of experience and years of course, certainly not talent. Entering the 2005-2006 campaign, one thing Virginia lacks is experience at the collegiate level.

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Campers suffer from case of Wahoo insanity

By Sean McLernon | November 17, 2005

Javier Gomez and his friends had it all planned out. Thursday night they would pitch their tent and set up shop in front of the student gate at Scott Stadium -- a full 36 hours before the kickoff of the Virginia-Virginia Tech game.

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Lundy returns in style

By Eric Kolenich | November 17, 2005

Ladies and gentlemen: the pride of the Virginia backfield, Wali Lundy, is back. With 196 yards and six touchdowns in his last two games, Lundy finally has begun to put up the gaudy statistics Virginia fans became accustomed to in his first three seasons at Virginia -- those of a tough running back who can move the ball downfield and score touchdowns. Last season, Lundy picked up almost 900 yards as a backup to now-Jacksonville Jaguar Alvin Pearman. "It feels good to be back to the old Wali," Lundy said.

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Young players serve as leaders

By Matt Boucher | November 16, 2005

A team with only one senior and two junior starters is not supposed to exude confidence and strong leadership, but such is the case for the Virginia women's basketball team.

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No battle of sexes here; Cavaliers enjoy co-ed team

By James Wagner | November 16, 2005

In the modern world of hyper-specialized athletes, many forget that some teams train together as one -- boys and girls. However, Virginia swimming and diving head coach Mark Bernardino correctly identifies the swimmers as "men and women, now that they are out of high school." The swimmers are at a sufficient age that they can deal with the presence of the other gender in the pool.

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Virginia looks to introduce up-tempo style this season

By James Wagner | November 15, 2005

It may be hard to imagine, but Virginia women's basketball begins Friday. Sunday the team played its first competition, an exhibition win over EA Sports, but it awaits its first regular season game this week. Over the weekend Virginia fans were given the opportunity to see what style of play Virginia will adopt this year, with its relatively young, small but athletic roster. When asked to describe her role on the team, sophomore Denesha Kenion cited her role "as an energizer, to get steals and finish on layups." Sophomore guard Takisha Granberry added a list of her own responsibilities that includes, "pressuring the ball, getting rebounds, penetrating the lanes and getting my shots." Both players stressed speed, yet failed to mention the team's frontcourt and inside game for one reason: size. "We have to [stress our speed]," captain sophomore guard Sharneé Zoll said.

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