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Cavs get first win of season against Richmond at home

By Sean McLernon | September 8, 2003

Although she was a part of history in the making yesterday afternoon, freshman Leah Wigger was not feeling any pressure. "It felt like just another round," Wigger said. Playing in the first women's golf match in University history, Wigger rose to the occasion and shot a team-low 74 to help the Cavaliers defeat Richmond by 32 strokes at Birdwood Country Club in Charlottesville yesterday afternoon. Freshmen Rachel Smith and Sally Shonk both finished with scores of 75 while freshman Lindsay Robinson ended the day with a 78.

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Virginia men's soccer beats American, falls to UCLA

By Dave Smith and Chris Kelly | September 8, 2003

The Virginia men's soccer team (1-3) defeated American (1-2-1), 1-0, Friday, but succumbed to a 4-0 loss to No.

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Field hockey splits two in Princeton

By Dave Smith and Chris Kelly | September 8, 2003

The Virginia field hockey team emerged this weekend from a tournament in Princeton, N.J. with mixed results, losing 3-1 to host Princeton Friday before salvaging a 2-1 overtime win over Drexel Sunday.

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South Carolina gets revenge on Virginia

By Matt Trogdon | September 8, 2003

Two weeks ago, Virginia Coach Al Groh hinted that if his Cavaliers had to play without quarterback Matt Schaub, the results would be ugly.

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A Vermont Yankee in South Carolina's Court

By Kathleen Thornton | September 8, 2003

This Saturday, South Carolina was home to several baptismal rites; for both the Cavaliers and for me.

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Virginia disappoints in Midwest swing

By Dave Smith and Chris Kelly | September 8, 2003

Despite outshooting their opponents by a combined 42-15 in two games this weekend, the Cavaliers emerged with only a tie and a loss to show for their efforts.

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Host Virginia takes Jefferson Cup title

By Dennis Mooney | September 8, 2003

The Virginia volleyball team has finally come home after spending the last four seasons at University Hall.

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Clarett controversy continues

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 5, 2003

The whirlwind of debate surrounding Ohio State's Maurice Clarett continues to swirl.As word break that the highly touted running back could miss the entirety of Ohio State's season, ESPN.com reports that Clarett's family is looking at all possible alternative options.

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Schaub-less Cavaliers look to run all over Gamecocks

By Jordan Levy | September 5, 2003

The trial-by-fire of redshirt freshman Anthony Martinez will continue tomorrow as Martinez leads the Cavaliers down to Columbia, S.C.

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Undefeated Cavs face Liberty in Jefferson Cup this weekend

By Eric Roper | September 5, 2003

The Virginia women's volleyball team has had a dream week, snagging a tournament victory at the Tiger Classic and pummeling in-state foe James Madison.

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Former Michigan State standout dies in California

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 5, 2003

Brian Ottney, a captain and center for Michigan State last year, died early Monday morning in California.Paramedics found Ottney, 23, unresponsive when they arrived at the Long Beach, California residence where Ottney collapsed.

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Unity leads to Virginia success

By Sean McLernon | September 5, 2003

It may be only two games into the season, but the No. 8 Virginia squad is already noticing that they might have something special this year. As the Cavaliers (2-0) head north this weekend to face Dayton and Ohio State, they bring more than just an undefeated record to the field.

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Struggling Virginia looks to snap streak at Maryland Classic

By Rachel Brandt | September 5, 2003

The Virginia men's soccer team travels to Maryland today to compete in the Maryland/Adidas Classic.

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Cavs face Richmond in first match

By Mickey Cloud | September 5, 2003

This Sunday represents one small step for the Virginia women's golf team and one giant step for women's golf at the University of Virginia. The women's golf team tees off in its first competitive match ever Sunday when they face Richmond at Birdwood Golf Course.

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More allegations arise at already suspect school

By Patrick Mitchell | September 4, 2003

Citing accusations of improper offers to recruits, the NCAA formally notified Auburn it is looking into possible major rules violations in the men's basketball program. School officials will not release the NCAA's letter but did report the accusations involve one former and one current assistant coach.Both will remain unidentified. Auburn officials first learned of a possible investigation in October of last year when they received a letter from the NCAA. The school's basketball program already is under investigation for purported benefits received from an AAU coach and other illegal endorsement allegations that center around recruit Jackie Butler. Virginia was scheduled to play Auburn during the 2003-2004 season, but Auburn backed ou

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Maryland not full strength against ACC foe

By Patrick Mitchell | September 4, 2003

It is doubtful whether Maryland's starting running back Bruce Perry will play at all in the Terps Saturday game against Florida State. Perry suffered an ankle injury during the preseason and he is yet to recover. "There was still a little bit of pain afterward," said Perry after Tuesday's practice. Coach Ralph Friedgen says he is not ready to say definitely whether Perry and kick returner Steve Suter will be able to play this weekend. Perry did not play last week in the Terrapins 20-13 loss to Northern Illinois.

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Pinkins looks to make impression

By Melissa Silverman | September 4, 2003

Dondrial Pinkins feels for Anthony Martinez. The South Carolina quarterback is familiar with the emotions that flood a backup quarterback who is thrust into a starting role.

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Cavaliers sweep in-state rival

By Patrick Mitchell | September 4, 2003

The Cavalier volleyball team improved to 4-0 on the season sweeping in-state opponent James Madison on Tuesday.This is Virginia's best start since they went 7-0 to start the 1999 season. In Tuesday's match up, Virginia nearly matched their impressive .323 2003 season hitting percentage by notching 48 kills on 106 attempts with only 14 errors.

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Curses and jinxes all part of the game

By Jessica Garrison | September 3, 2003

I have to admit, I'm a little scared. Last week in this space I worried out loud, making an innocent speculation about the punishment Virginia's football season could take out on its quarterback, he-whose-name-I-shall-not-mention.

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Martinez attempts to fill huge shoes

By Matt Trogdon | September 3, 2003

When Matt Schaub went down with a shoulder injury against Duke Saturday night, backup Anthony Martinez jumped off the bench and into the spotlight surrounding the 15th-ranked Virginia Cavaliers.