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Cavs sluggish on defense, come up short at Richmond

By Joey Mancini | September 16, 2004

RICHMOND, Va. -- The No. 10 Virginia field hockey team traveled to face in-state rival Richmond yesterday, but the lifeless Cavaliers were defeated as a substitute freshman scored the winning goal in Richmond's 2-1 victory. The score in the contest came with just under five minutes remaining when Richmond midfielder Shannon Taylor moved up the left baseline toward the Cavalier cage.

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Ryder Cup offers unique tradition to sports world

By J.D. Moss | September 16, 2004

One of the best events in sports is happening this weekend, but I'd be surprised if many of you know about it because I'm not talking about a marquee college football matchup or the Yankees-Red Sox series.

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Offense key to season success for Cavaliers

By Robert Amanfu | September 16, 2004

Three shutouts and 10 goals in only six games suggest that the Virginia men's soccer team is definitely moving in a positive direction.

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There's no such thing as too much football

By Bart Isley | September 15, 2004

When football season rolls around, I tend to watch a ton of television. In fact, my first-year roommate's mother gives lectures to high school students about time management in college, and my Saturday viewing routine is one of her favorite examples of how not to control your time.

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In ugly match, Cavs emerge victorious

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | September 15, 2004

Virginia's volleyball team extended its winning streak to seven games last night, defeating the Towson Tigers.

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Snelling adds new dimension to offense

By Jeremy Root | September 15, 2004

Fullbacks. They can be one of the most overlooked positions on the field. The starting running back can rush for 150 yards and three touchdowns and get all the media attention.

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Cavs look for redemption against Spiders

By Mickey Cloud | September 15, 2004

Riding high in the midst of a three game winning streak and a new national ranking, the No. 10 Virginia field hockey team (5-1) still has several bones to pick this season.

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Wake-up call comes at right time for Virginia

By Adrian Vigil | September 15, 2004

The adage in sports is that a win is a win. But the Cavaliers win over Towson last night left a bittersweet taste in the Virginia volleyball team's collective mouth. "It wasn't a very pretty win," sophomore Sarah Kirkwood said.

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Virginia set for sweep of homestand

By Pat Cronin | September 14, 2004

It's been six straight wins for the Cavaliers, seven for eight overall, and there's no sign of the team slowing down.

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Virginia awaits worthy challenger on gridiron

By Jeremy Root | September 14, 2004

My favorite Washington Post sports columnist Tony Kornheiser says he's not revving up "The Bandwagon" in response to Joe Gibbs' return as head coach of the Washington Redskins.

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Secondary shaky for Cavs

By Joe Lemire | September 14, 2004

Amid all the hype and hoopla surrounding the Cavaliers' first two wins and their highest ranking since November 1998 remains one glaring concern: the secondary. Virginia's defensive backfield was hardly tested against Temple.

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Young Cavaliers exude passion, enthusiasm

By Joey Mancini | September 14, 2004

Sometimes all you need to invigorate a struggling team is a burst of youth -- raw talent that can refocus veteran players.

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Brown, Weeks earn ACC football Player of Week honors

By Chris Marsh and Tara Ostrowski | September 14, 2004

Following the Cavaliers' 56-24 victory over North Carolina on Saturday, the ACC named two members of the Virginia football team Players of the Week at their respective positions. Recognized among offensive linemen was senior guard Elton Brown.

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Littlepage tapped to chair tournament committee

By Chris Marsh and Tara Ostrowski | September 14, 2004

Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage has been selected by the NCAA to serve as the chairman of its selection committee for the Division I men's basketball tournament for the 2005-06 season, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Club squash a national smash

By Eric Ast | September 14, 2004

Somewhere in the athletic realm between NCAA-sanctioned varsity sports and club sports lies Virginia squash.

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Late comeback keys Virginia win

By Adrian Vigil | September 13, 2004

Late in the final match of this weekend's Fairfield Inn Jefferson Cup Tournament, the Virginia women's volleyball team found itself in a less than enviable position. The Cavaliers dug a five-point deficit to begin the fifth and decisive game against the University of Pennsylvania.

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Virginia offensive line revels in running game

By Joe Lemire | September 13, 2004

"We're loving it now. It's great on Saturdays." "I love it. It feels great." "There came a point where I was like, 'This is kind of fun.'" "It's a wonderful experience, really." Those are the rave reviews offensive linemen Zac Yarbrough, Brian Barthelmes, Elton Brown and D'Brickashaw Ferguson used to describe their experience this past Saturday.

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Field hockey earns pair of victories in Massachusetts

By Elizabeth Newell | September 13, 2004

The Virginia women's field hockey team won both of its games this weekend, bringing its record to 5-1. Friday night the Cavaliers answered all three of Boston College's goals, finally one-upping the Eagles 4-3.

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Cavs score eight touchdowns in romp

By Jeremy Root | September 13, 2004

Virginia-North Carolina football may be the South's oldest rivalry, but Saturday's game was anything but a contest between two equally balanced opponents. The No.

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Cavs grab Classic with pair of wins

By SR Sidarth | September 13, 2004

The No. 5 Virginia women's soccer team captured the Virginia Nike Soccer Classic with a pair of wins over the weekend, 3-1 over No.