Emotions ran high at the Aquatic and Fitness Center this weekend, as the nationally ranked Virginia men's and women's swimming and diving teams defeated Maryland's squads in the Cavaliers' final dual meet of the season.
If Thursday's win over Maryland was the biggest win of the year, Sunday's comeback thriller can't be that far behind.
Virginia held N.C. State scoreless over the last two minutes, 56 seconds, and Wolfpack forward Julius Hodge saw a last-second three-pointer rim out as the Cavaliers stayed undefeated at home with a 61-58 win. Coming off an upset 86-78 victory over eighth-ranked Maryland, the Cavaliers (14-7, 5-4 ACC) rallied from a nine-point second half deficit thanks to a strong defensive effort. On the game's final possession, N.C.
The Virginia wrestling team continued its hot streak with authority this weekend, demolishing Millersville, 34-10, Saturday afternoon and dominating UNC-Greensboro, 41-8, in the nightcap.
During a game that quickly turned into a rout in the second half, sophomore Brandi Teamer lead the Cavaliers in a sweet victory over Wake Forest 64-44 at U-Hall last night. Teamer finished with 23 points to lead Virginia (10-11, 4-6 ACC) in scoring, pulling down 8 rebounds in the process.
It's more than just a win streak.It's more than just a couple ACC victories.In the words of sophomore guard Cherrise Graham, it's "retaliation week." The Virginia women's basketball team opened their ACC season with two road losses to conference lightweights Clemson and Wake Forest.
After 38 years of coaching college basketball, Bob Knight, coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, recorded his 800th career victory on Wednesday in a 75-49 win over Nebraska.
In his 14th appearance at the NBA all-star game, Michael Jordan for the first time will be watching the opening tip off from the bench.
Competition between Virginia and Maryland is not limited to the hardwood this week. The Terrapin men's and women's swimming and diving teams will come to Charlottesville to take on the Cavaliers at the Aquatic and Fitness Center this Saturday.
Last Saturday, the Virginia wrestling team overcame a 13-6 deficit to defeat in-state rival Virginia Tech, 18-16.
COLLEGE PARK, Md.- Virginia did what no one expected them to do: go into one of the most hostile arenas in the country and stun eighth-ranked Maryland. Not when Virginia had lost 10 straight ACC road games.
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Coming off of an embarrassing 20-point blowout at the hands of Georgia Tech Saturday, the Virginia men's basketball team will look to right the ship against No.
Al Groh is a man with a plan. When the football coach came to Virginia, he professed a desire to recruit size, speed and athleticism.
Twenty-one players signed letters-of-intent Wednesday to play football for the University of Virginia.
The Virginia women's basketball team (9-11, 3-6) enters tonight's game poised for revenge against Wake Forest (10-9, 1-8). The Cavaliers are coming off an impressive win against Clemson (11-9, 3-6) at home, avenging their bitter one point road loss to the Tigers earlier this season. The Cavaliers are pumped and poised to start the latter portion of the season on a good note and hope the momentum will carry through to the ACC tournament. "It's a good way to start the second part of the season," coach Debbie Ryan said.
There's always that one guy who every successful team needs. The guy who will rise above to snatch the key rebound out of the air.
Two Virginia women's soccer players picked in WUSA draft Senior defender Kelly Worden and senior forward Darci Borski were selected in succession during the third round of the WUSA draft on Sunday.Worden was picked by the Boston Breakers, and Borski will be joining the Washington Freedom. Worden, picked 19th overall, was team captain and an All-ACC first team selection for the 2002 Cavaliers, setting a school record with 2,040 minutes played on the season.
Kickers. Football kickers. There's just something about kickers that separates them from their teammates.
Virginia men's basketball coach Pete Gillen announced yesterday that sophomore guard Keith Jenifer has been suspended indefinitely for "conduct detrimental to the team." He has been charged by local police with assault and battery. Jenifer will not participate in games or practices for the duration of the suspension, the length of which has yet to be decided.
