The University community awoke Oct. 24 to what appeared to be another typical Monday on Grounds. Unbeknownst to most, though, it was, in fact, the two-year anniversary of Amy Marotta Day in Columbus, Ohio. "It was more of an honor than a celebratory day," Marotta said.
My roommate and GameDay editor, Joey Mancini, went to the men's basketball media day two weeks ago and came back gushing.
Former Virginia men's tennis All-American Brian Vahaly claimed his second singles title of the season after winning last week's event in Calabasas, California. En route to capturing the title, Vahaly defeated four players ranked in the top 200 of the world rankings.
There wasn't much drama at the ACC's 44th annual Operation Basketball Sunday in Greensboro, N.C. Duke was selected as the unanimous choice to take home the ACC regular season title, as the Blue Devils garnered all 87 votes from the media.
Vince Lombardi once said, "Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships." Thanks to the defense of the Virginia men's soccer team, the Cavaliers have limited their opponents to just 12 goals through 15 games, including 10 shutouts. Freshman defender Robby Rogers, a highly recruited player, was expected to contribute and start immediately upon his arrival at Virginia this fall.
This column was not meant to be on the beloved topic of football. I had an interview planned with a self-proclaimed volleyball groupie named Gilbert.
fter scoring 251 points in two days of volleyball, it wouldn't seem like one more would make much of a difference.
While most University students were busy boosting their resumes at jobs or internships this summer, others were busy playing games. That is, if you don't call playing the equivalent of international soccer for two-and-a-half months "work." Some players on the Virginia women's soccer team spent their summers honing their game in the W-League, a women's league run by the United Soccer Leagues.
The Virginia women's crew team placed fourth out of 47 teams in the championship eight competition at the Head of the Charles Regatta Sunday.
The University of Virginia continues to put on a strong showing at the ITA Regionals in West Point, N.Y.
Maybe Al Groh saw Saturday's 7-5 loss at North Carolina coming before the rest of us. In his press conference Oct.
On the heels of Wednesday's 3-0 loss at Maryland, Liberty's Saturday night visit to Charlottesville proved to be just what the doctor ordered for the Virginia men's soccer team.
So much for Virginia's win over Florida State saving the dadgum season. The post-game media notes at Kenan Memorial Stadium said all that needed to be said about Virginia's performance Saturday. "Just one game after allowing a school-record 69 points at Louisville, the Tar Heels held Virginia to five points.
The No. 20 Cavaliers were unable to turn a strong defensive performance into a win against the Demon Deacons Saturday. Virginia goalkeeper Katherine Blair made 15 saves -- 11 in the second half -- as the Cavaliers held Wake Forest to only one goal.
Despite being revitalized by the energy of Shannon Foley and Kelly Hammond
The Cavaliers downed Clemson 3-2 Friday before narrowly falling to Georgia Tech Saturday. The Yellow Jackets pulled out a win by rallying from a six-point deficit in the fifth game to thwart a Virginia comeback.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- One week after upsetting the fourth-ranked team in the country, No. 23 Virginia (4-3, 2-3 ACC) fell 7-5 to North Carolina (3-3, 2-1) Saturday afternoon. Against the last-ranked rushing team in the conference, Virginia allowed 172 yards on the ground.
The Cavaliers' No. 6-seeded doubles team of seniors Rylan Rizza and Darrin Cohen won the ITA Mideast Regional tournament Sunday.
Things were looking a little unsure in the women's soccer game against Clemson Oct. 9. With only 17 minutes left in regulation, the Cavaliers had yet to score.
I love the NBA. It has always been and always will be my favorite sport. If you don't love this game, you don't know what you're missing.
