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‘Paint the Town Orange’ pep rally set for Friday night at Ting Pavilion

The annual “Paint the Town Orange” Pep Rally, presented by the University of Virginia Community Credit Union, will take place on Friday at the Ting Pavilion on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall starting at 8:30 p.m.

Football

Olympic Sports Roundup: Hopkins’ hat trick keeps Hoos unbeaten

Haley Hopkins delivered her first hat trick for the Cavaliers on Sunday, scoring three times in the first 14 minutes, to help No. 8 Virginia to a 5-0 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson at Klöckner Stadium.

Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball

Rudzinski brings fundamental philosophy to Cavalier defense

Virginia football may have bottomed out defensively in last season’s campaign, but the addition of former Air Force defensive coordinator John Rudzinski could help the team to defensively start its climb in a systematic and more aggressive manner.

Football

Former Cavalier Ritschard qualifies for US Open

Virginia men’s tennis alum Alexander Ritschard advanced through qualifying to earn a spot in the main draw of the 2022 men’s singles draw of the US Open.

Tennis

Tadder, Morey help UVA in four-set win over ETSU in opener

Abby Tadder and Madison Morey led Virginia in a four-set victory (25-21, 25-14, 15-25, 25-21) over ETSU in the Cavaliers’ season opener at the O’Connell Center in the first match of the Gators Invitational Friday evening in Gainesville, Fla.

Volleyball

No. 12 Virginia edged late in season opener at No. 11 Penn State, 3-2

The No. 12 Virginia field hockey team lost its season opener against No. 11 Penn State on a last-minute goal, falling 3-2 on Friday in University Park, Pa.

Field Hockey

No. 12 Virginia field hockey begins season with pair of road games

The Cavaliers play at No. 11 Penn State on Friday at 5 p.m., and at No. 17 Delaware on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Field Hockey

UVA volleyball opens 44th campaign at Gators Invitational this weekend

The Cavaliers will compete in their season opener against ETSU on Friday before rounding out tournament action against North Florida and No. 15 Florida on Saturday.

Volleyball

Hopkins lifts No. 8 Cavaliers to 1-0 victory at No. 11 Georgetown

Haley Hopkins delivered the lone score on the afternoon, but it was enough for victory as No. 8 Virginia defeated No. 11 Georgetown by a score of 1-0 at Shaw Field in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.

Soccer

Virginia outplays Xavier, but falls 1-0 on late goal

Despite controlling possession while outshooting their opponents, the Virginia men’s soccer team fell to Xavier in its season opener by a score of 1-0 on Thursday night at Klöckner Stadium.

Soccer
podcast

UVA football training camp winding down; latest on UVA basketball recruiting

This week’s “Jerry Ratcliffe Show” takes a final look at UVA football camp as the focus shifts next week to game day prep, and provides updates on UVA basketball recruiting.

Football

Final weekend of NFL preseason: Which former Hoos will make the cut?

With just one week remaining in the NFL preseason, several former Virginia football players will have one last chance this weekend to make sure they see their name on the opening-day roster.

Football

No. 8 Virginia hits the road to face No. 11 Georgetown

The No. 8 Virginia women’s soccer team goes on the road for the first time this season when the Cavaliers face No. 11 Georgetown in a 4 p.m. contest at Shaw Field on Thursday.

Soccer
virginia men's soccer

Virginia hosts Xavier to kick off the regular season

The Virginia men’s soccer team is set to open its 79th season on Thursday when the Cavaliers host Xavier at Klöckner Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Soccer
Andrej Stojakovic

Top 40 SF Stojakovic sets 2 more visits; likes relationship with UVA’s Bennett, Getter

One of the nation’s top 40 prospects for the recruiting class of 2023 announced Wednesday that he is planning two upcoming official visits.

Basketball

Gaither aims for Virginia’s special teams to make a difference

Virginia special teams coach Keith Gaither is looking at how the Cavaliers can set up their offense via return yardage, whether it is on kickoff returns or punt returns.

Football

Six Hoos listed on Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong, DL Chico Bennett Jr., WR Billy Kemp IV, LB Nick Jackson, DB Anthony Johnson and WR Keytaon Thompson were all included on the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List, released on Wednesday.

Football
swimming

UVA reveals 2022-23 Swimming & Diving schedule

Virginia swimming and diving head coach Todd DeSorbo announced the 2022-23 schedule Tuesday, which features dual meets with Florida and Texas along with ACC foes Virginia Tech, North Carolina and NC State.

Swimming & Diving
lavel davis jr.

Virginia fans welcome the return of Lavel Davis, hoping for another big splash from their biggest target

Sitting in the press box at Scott Stadium for Virginia’s opener against Duke in 2020, I couldn’t figure out why the Cavaliers were so determined to throw the ball toward a lanky, unknown freshman wide receiver in the first half.

Football

Foston out, Walker back in backfield battle; OL Leech likely to miss opener

Tony Elliott presented a somewhat bittersweet injury report to media after Monday’s practice, including welcoming back one promising running back and likely losing another for the season.

Football

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