The men's lacrosse team looks to resurrect its chances of an NCAA bid at this weekend's ACC tournament by revenging previous losses against conference foes. The quest begins with a semifinal matchup against the host, No.
The Virginia baseball team has been finding ways to win games. Whether through an offensive explosion like the Cavaliers had against Virginia Tech Wednesday, an extra-innings win over Maryland on April 17, or a late comeback like on April 3 against Duke, Virginia (34-7, 14-4 ACC) has managed to end up on the winning side of the fight. "We're finding a way to win," pitcher/first baseman Joe Koshansky said.
A number of relay teams and several individuals will compete for Virginia at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia this weekend.
T he best advice I have ever received about my column-writing was absurdly simple: Put a little honest piece of yourself into every column you write.
Freshman basketball player T.J. Bannister was one of seven people arrested early last Sunday morning during a fight in the Beta Bridge area of Rugby Road, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
A loss to an ACC powerhouse like Duke is by no means shameful. But if you're a member of the Virginia women's tennis team, it definitely isn't a great way to end the season. Virginia was sent packing from the ACC tournament in Raleigh after losing to the Blue Devils, 4-0, Friday in the quarterfinals.
A huge surprise on this year's softball team has been freshman second baseman Elea Crockett, the team leader in batting.
Junior Amy Appelt and senior Caitlin Banks were both named women's lacrosse Players of the Week following Virginia's two straight wins over George Mason and then-No.
For anyone who has ever wondered about the slaughter rule in college baseball, last night's game against in-state rival Virginia Tech was a good opportunity to find out about it: There isn't one.
Despite a seventh place finish in its first ACC Championship tournament, the Virginia women's golf team's inaugural season proved to be a learning experience for future success. The Cavaliers faced stiff competition in the tournament, with three of the seven teams ranked in the top 20 in the nation, including defending national champion and No.
How would you describe Virginia's performance at last weekend's ACC outdoor championships in Chapel Hill -- a moral victory, a domination of the competition, a humbling middle-of-the-pack finish? In the end, it proves to be a matter of perspective. For Will Christian, McGavock Dunbar, Kellen Blassingame, David Sullivan and Inge Jorgensen, the weekend was an unquestioned success. Christian finished first in the 5,000-meter run and second in the 10,000-meter, setting two personal records along the way.
Sandwiched between two nostalgic fourth years writing their final sports columns this week, this comparatively baby-faced writer instead presents a hopeful look forward to the professional career of Matt Schaub.
Rod Jensen, hired as a defensive specialist before the 2002-03 season, resigned from his position on the Virginia men's basketball staff.
Head basketball coach Pete Gillen announced in a press release yesterday that sophomore guard/forward Derrick Byars is leaving the program.
The Virginia baseball team has been rolling over opponents during the month of April and Tuesday night was no exception.
The Cavaliers' 8-3 thrashing over Norfolk State last night only confirmed what I learned as soon as I started following the baseball team -- this team is one of, if not the best at Virginia. When I was making my decision to come to Virginia, I remember hearing about how the great the football games were.
The Hokies scored four of the game's first five goals to gain an early lead over the favored Cavaliers, but Virginia pulled away in the second half to win a 20-13 shootout in Blacksburg. Attacker Amy Appelt scored a game-high six goals for No.
There's a team over at the Klockner Stadium complex that is having its best season in school history.
The Virginia men's golf team finished eighth in the ACC Tournament held last weekend in New London, N.C.
Winning teams build momentum after big wins. The Virginia (30-23, 2-4 ACC) softball team has already taken care of winning the big game, beating No.
