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Yes, Virginia, there is a basketball season

By Becky Piedel | October 19, 2004

Virginia football's rise toward national prominence this year has enveloped fans in a cozy coat of orange crush defense, "Power V's" and HooVision. But the team's embarrassing blowout loss to the garnet and gold last weekend, coupled with the fact that only two home games remain in the season, might be leaving fans hungry for something new, something fresh, something to fill the lonely void between the end of pigskin play and the start of lacrosse.

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Virginia ranked 15th in initial BCS, Miami second

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 19, 2004

Four ACC teams were in the top 25 in this year's first BCS standings. New conference addition Miami is ranked second in the poll that determines which two teams will play for the national championship.

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Raab qualifies for 2005 National Meet

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 19, 2004

Virginia senior Michael Raab was named ACC swimmer of the week on Monday. The award comes on the heels of Raab's sixth place finish in the 200-meter butterfly at the 2004 FINA World Championships at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Raab, a three-time ACC champion in the event, finished with a time of 1:54.95 in the finals.

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Volleyball loses to Clemson, Georgia Tech on road trip

By Sean McLernon | October 18, 2004

The Cavaliers dropped two consecutive decisions for the first time in ACC play, falling on the road to the Tigers (30-19, 30-25, 29-31, 30-28) Saturday and the Yellow Jackets (30-23, 30-20, 22-30, 30-26) Friday.

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Virginia still can't play with big boys

By Joe Lemire | October 18, 2004

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The second-largest crowd in Doak Campbell history succinctly answered all of our questions about Virginia.

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UNC defense proves too strong for Virginia

By Becky Piedel | October 18, 2004

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The elusive remained just that for the No. 4 Virginia women's soccer team yesterday as the Cavaliers (11-2-1, 3-2-1 ACC) dropped their second game of the season, 2-1, to North Carolina, a team they have yet to defeat in 28 tries. With every offensive possession in the first half, Virginia faced not only a staunch opposing defense, but a powder blue banner proclaiming 18 NCAA championships for the Tar Heels.

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Same old story: Cavs thrashed by FSU

By Jeremy Root | October 18, 2004

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Virtually all of the football history between Florida State and Virginia favored the Seminoles.

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Cavs show toughness in shutout

By Elizabeth Newell | October 18, 2004

CLEMSON, S.C. -- The Cavaliers muscled their way to a win yesterday, overcoming a competitive Clemson squad. No.

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Cross Country teams finish in top 25 at Pre-Nationals

By Sean McLernon | October 18, 2004

Emily Harrison paced the Cavalier women with a 25th place finish, running the course in 21:17.7, as her team came in 20th in the NCAA Pre-National meet in Terra Haute, Ind.

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Two minute lapse costs Cavaliers

By Joey Mancini | October 18, 2004

With a string of two consecutive shutouts under its belt, Virginia entered the first of its final three games of the regular season yesterday against North Carolina.

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Pass-happy Freeman sets up offensive success for Virginia

By James Wagner | October 15, 2004

Typically, sports are all about the team. There are those plays when a player can take the ball unassisted up the field and score.

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Cavaliers fight to reverse Seminole dominance of ACC

By Jeremy Root | October 15, 2004

They have won 11 of 12 ACC championships since they joined the conference in 1992. They have only lost 7 games to ACC foes in 99 total contests.

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Virginia looks to regain momentum

By Adrian Vigil | October 15, 2004

Gaining and sustaining momentum is crucial for any team. This axiom should particularly hit home for Virginia. Earlier in the season, the Cavaliers ran off seven consecutive wins that helped them start the season 8-1.

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Cavs look to snap 25-year losing streak against UNC

By Clayton O'Toole | October 15, 2004

They pretend like it's just another game. When asked about this weekend's matchup against perennial all-world No.

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Field hockey gets back into ACC play

By Sean McLernon | October 15, 2004

The Cavaliers (9-6) will look to grab their first ACC win of the year, as they take on top-ranked North Carolina Sunday at 1:00 pm. Virginia has struggled against ACC competition so far this season, losing both of the contests they have played.

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New face behind center for FSU

By Joe Lemire | October 15, 2004

The last three times Virginia played Florida State, Chris Rix started at quarterback for the Seminoles.

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Cross country heads to Pre-Nationals

By Sean McLernon | October 15, 2004

The men's and women's Virginia cross country teams will travel to Terra Haute, IN for their fourth meet of the year.

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Virginia shuts out Radford for third-straight win

By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins | October 14, 2004

The women's field hockey team walked off the field last night soaking wet, freezing cold, and happy.

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Virginia breezes past JMU for win

By SR Sidarth | October 14, 2004

Tuesday's game against James Madison provided an opportunity for the Virginia women's soccer team to experience a letdown.

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Cavs dispose of Tigers, Seminoles up next

By Sean McLernon | October 14, 2004

With the Clemson Tigers grabbing a quick 10-3 lead over then-No. 10 Virginia last Thursday night, it looked like the Cavaliers might be in for a long night.