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Cavaliers finish second in season-opening tournament

Friday night, the University of Virginia men's soccer team began its season with a 2-0 victory over UC-Riverside in the first game of the UCSB Adidas Classic at Hardner Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. No.6 Virginia had multiple chances to score, yet was shut out until the 55th minute, when junior Adam Cristman headed home a cross by sophomore Jeremy Barlow to score the first Cavalier goal.

Saints, indeed

If one of your buddies got called up to the majors four months after finishing his third year at the University, you would figure this column should be devoted to his story.

Linebacking corps struggles in opener

Even to diehard Virginia fans, the Cavalier linebacking corps may have been hard to recognize Saturday against Western Michigan. Three of the four Cavalier linebackers started their first games over the weekend.

Foley poised to move into Virginia record books

When she was nine, Shannon Foley's family moved to California. There, Foley began playing soccer, a game she would play through many schools, club teams and national team pools (U-16 and U-19). "It's actually a really funny story," Foley said.

Future secure for one of Virginia's finest as Zimmerman makes it to 'bigs'

For all the parents who tell their children that they can't go anywhere in life without a college degree, I present to you Ryan Zimmerman.

Cavaliers bring positives out of tournament

Normally when a team completes a tournament with a 1-2 record, it's members might feel disappointed.

The Virginia volleyball team placed third yesterday in its season-opening tournament, the Texas A&M/McDonald's Invitational.

Zimmerman begins his education in the MLB

Even though he left college one year shy of graduating, The Education of Ryan Zimmerman is only beginning. The first chapter was written last Thursday in Atlanta when the former Virginia baseball star went down looking in his first Major League game. But when Zimmerman suited up for his first home game in Washington Friday night, he banged out the first hit of his Major League career in a 7-1 loss to Wild Card-leading Philadelphia. Replacing starting third baseman Vinny Castilla in top of the 4th inning, Zimmerman jogged onto the field amidst a chorus of cheers from the 28,939-person crowd.

Harrison moves ahead of pack as sophomore

Like most freshmen athletes, cross country runners' first year at the University requires effort in all areas of life, from school to schedules to athletics.

Cousin Jesse still M.I.A.

While I'm waiting for this eBay auction to close, I've got some thoughts on Saturday's 31-19 win over Western Michigan.

Cavaliers stampede over Broncos, 31-19

Virginia football coach Al Groh promised he would get more aggressive with the play-calling this season.

Nit-picking necessary

"It's stupid to nit-pick wins," defensive end Brennan Schmidt said after yesterday's game. Not so fast, my friend. If the Virginia Cavaliers are to be anything better than a 7-5 team this year, Al Groh and Co. better pick nits about Saturday night's game for the next two weeks.

Virginia eases nerves with laughter during long trips on road

Walk through the locker rooms in between matches at this weekend's Texas A&M volleyball tournament and you'll notice some familiar sights.

Cavs see Penn State as first test

It's been an eventful start to the season for the Virginia women's soccer team. The Cavaliers have recorded three wins in three games, thanks to an offense that has hit the net eight times and a defense that has refused to return the favor to other teams.

Cavaliers unfazed by new players, adjustment

Having new faces in the huddle at the start of the season is a part of college football. With players only allowed four years of eligibility, new personnel is a part of the game.

Cavaliers hope to overcome past in game against ODU

When it comes to field hockey, the Monarchs of Old Dominion have lived up to their name, reigning over Virginia. Since 1997, ODU is 8-0 against the Cavaliers.

Hagans tunes out criticism

Marques Hagans has heard it all before. He's too small. He'd rather run than pass. He's doesn't have an accurate arm. Maybe Virginia's starting quarterback is on the small side

Orange Fever good for your health

There Al Groh was, flanked on the left by Dean of Students Penny Rue and on the right by "Voice of the Cavaliers" Mac McDonald, standing on a small stage set up at the base of the student section of Scott Stadium.

Seniors prepare for final NCAA push

With seven seniors approaching their final shot at an NCAA tournament berth, workouts this summer took on a new sense of urgency for the Virginia field hockey team. Rather than returning to their respective hometowns for summer jobs or internships, several players remained on Grounds for all or part of the summer to train as a group.

Virginia wins third straight, downs JMU

HARRISONBURG -- Maybe it was the fact that it was a night game.Maybe it was the fact that it was also a game between two longstanding rivals.Or maybe it was the fact that Duke Dog, the JMU mascot (voted No.