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Swimming & Diving: UVA claims three more titles in Greensboro Friday
Virginia swimming & diving swept the 100-yard breaststroke and added a relay win on the fourth night at the 2023 ACC Championships at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.
Women’s Squash: No. 5 Hoos advance past No. 4 Drexel at National Championships
The No. 5 Virginia women’s squash team earned its second-straight top-five win after winning 5-4 over No. 4 Drexel on Friday afternoon at the 2023 CSA Championships in Philadelphia.
Wrestling: No. 9 Hokies win 33-3 as Cavaliers close out dual season
The Virginia wrestling team closed out the dual season on Friday in Blacksburg, falling at No. 9 Virginia Tech by a score of 33-3 in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash.
Track & Field: UVA distance medley relay teams highlight strong start to weekend
The Virginia men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the weekend’s competition on Friday, as both the men’s and women’s DMR squads posted impressive times that inch each team closer to a spot in the NCAA Championships.
Softball: No. 23 Maryland rallies for 2-1 win as Virginia begins ACC/Big Ten Challenge
A tight pitcher’s duel went the way of the Terrapins on Friday, as a home run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference in a 2-1 loss for Virginia to No. 23 Maryland in game one of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
For Virginia, it’s ‘steel-toed boots and hard-hat time’ as Irish come to town
The only thing Virginia should remember from its narrow escape at Louisville earlier this week is that winning ugly is still winning.
Baseball: UVA bats catch fire in 24-5 opening-day win over Navy
The 24 runs were the most by the Cavaliers on opening day since 1901. A previously agreed upon 10-run rule ended the game after seven innings.
Men’s Tennis: UVA advances past Tennessee into ITA quarterfinals, 4-3
The No. 5 Virginia men’s tennis team opened play at the 2023 ITA National Team Indoor Championships with a 4-3 victory against No. 12 Tennessee on Friday at the XS Tennis Village in Chicago.
Swimming & Diving: Another dominant day for the Cavaliers at the ACC Championships
The No. 1 Virginia women’s swimming & diving team swept the events with three ACC titles on Thursday at the 2023 ACC Swimming & Diving Championships at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.
Baseball: No. 19 Virginia hosts Navy to open 2023 season
No. 19 Virginia will host its season-opener on Friday against Navy at 2 p.m. Admission to Friday’s game is free. Free parking will also be available in the JPJ South and JPJ West lots on a first-come, first-served basis.
Baseball: Woolfolk will start season in UVA bullpen while also competing for starting QB job
Only two UVA baseball Hall of Famers had more pitching appearances as freshman over the past two decades than Jay Woolfolk last season, when he worked 28 games as a rookie for Coach Brian O’Connor.
Baseball: UVA moves Friday opener to Charlottesville; O’Connor names starting rotation
Virginia’s baseball team got an unexpected surprise Wednesday when its season-opener was moved from Wilmington, N.C., to Charlottesville, due to predicted inclement weather.
Softball: Hoos begin weekend with 6-2 victory at UNCG
A big first inning helped power the Hoos, as Virginia picked up a 6-2 win at UNCG on Thursday.
Women’s Squash: Cavaliers set to compete in CSA National Championships this weekend
The No. 5 Virginia women’s squash team will compete in the 2023 National Collegiate Women’s Team Squash Championships Friday through Sunday in Philadelphia.
ACC basketball talk with novelist John Grisham
You know John Grisham as a New York Times best-selling novelist. What you may not know is that Grisham is a huge ACC basketball fan, who most winter nights can be found courtside at a UVA or UNC game.
Virginia recruit Blake Buchanan named to Nike Hoop Summit team
Virginia basketball recruit Blake Buchanan has been named to the 13-member U.S. men’s team that will play in April’s Nike Hoop Summit game in Portland, Ore.
Swimming & Diving: Cavaliers set two more American records at ACC Championships
Gretchen Walsh became the fastest swimmer ever in the 50-yard freestyle and was part of the American, NCAA and US Open record in the 200-yard freestyle relay as the No. 1 Virginia women’s swimming & diving team won four ACC Championships on Wednesday.
No. 7 Cavaliers hold off late rally, escape Louisville with 61-58 victory
Virginia has now won six in a row against the Cardinals, and 15 of the last 16, but nearly let this one slip away, even after being favored by 17 on the road.
One last thought on the Duke-UVA controversy: Duke, you’re out … end of story
Part of the controversy — and the ACC’s response didn’t clear up the situation — is the rule book, and its own interpretation of the play.
Softball: Trip to UNCG, ACC/Big Ten Challenge in store for Cavaliers
The Virginia softball team heads back out on the road this weekend for five games, starting with a single game at UNCG on Thursday, before facing No. 23 Maryland and Minnesota at the ACC/Big 10 Challenge.
