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Abbott collects second ACC Pitcher of the Week award

Andrew Abbott was named the ACC Pitcher of the Week on Monday after keying Virginia’s no-hitter against Wake Forest this past Friday.

UVA Football goes back to Atlanta to get commitment from inside linebacker

Kelly Poppinga has been looking for a future inside linebacker for Virginia’s defense, so why not go back to the same place he found starting inside ‘backer Nick Jackson.

Val Ackerman named to 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class

Virginia women’s basketball alumna Val Ackerman will be inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of its 2021 class.

Virginia sweeps Wake Forest on second straight walk-off

Senior Christian Hlinka doubled home the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth of a 5-4 comeback win over Wake Forest.

No. 4 seeded UVA advances with NCAA First Round win over Bryant, 13-11

Virginia used a 5-0 run over the third and fourth quarters to push past Bryant in the NCAA First Round, 13-11, on Sunday afternoon at Klöckner Stadium.

Virginia falls 13-8 to Notre Dame in NCAA Second Round

The Virginia women’s lacrosse team’s season came to an end with a 13-8 loss at 5-seed Notre Dame on Sunday afternoon at Arlotta Stadium.

Virginia’s season ends with 4-1 loss in NCAA Round of 16

The Virginia women’s tennis team had its season end in the Round of 16 of the 2021 NCAA Women’s Tennis Championship with a 4-1 loss to No. 3 Georgia.

Virginia walks off Wake Forest to clinch series

Freshman Jake Gelof singled home the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth to secure a 6-5 win over Wake Forest on Saturday.

No. 3 Cavaliers claim 11th consecutive ACC championship

No. 3 Virginia won all five grand finals to claim its 11th consecutive ACC Rowing championship Saturday on Lake Hartwell at Clemson.

Abbott headlines trio of UVA pitchers in program’s seventh no-hitter

Senior Andrew Abbott, freshman Jake Berry and senior Griff McGarry combined for a no-hitter in a 17-0 win over Wake Forest on Friday at Disharoon Park.

Virginia advances to NCAA second round with 19-13 win over UConn

The Virginia women’s lacrosse team (9-8) had 11 different goal-scorers in its 19-13 win over UConn (12-7) in the NCAA First Round.

Owens wins triple jump at ACC Championships

The second day of the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships saw Virginia win its third individual title.

Shannon Wells names Nicole Miller assistant coach to round out staff

Nicole Miller has been named an assistant volleyball coach, as announced by UVA head coach Shannon Wells.

No. 3 UVA wins five heats at ACC Rowing Championship

No. 3 Virginia won all five of its heats on the first day of the ACC Rowing Championship Friday on Lake Hartwell at Clemson.

UVA basketball recruit Isaac McKneely talks hoops

UVA basketball class of 2022 recruit Isaac McKneely joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to talk about his high school team’s run in the West Virginia state tournament, and the upcoming summer AAU season.

Seaman, Dabbs win titles on Day 1 of ACC Championships

Jada Seaman and Ethan Dabbs won individual titles to highlight the first day of competition for Virginia at the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

FSU ends UVA’s dream in College Cup on PKs

Florida State freshman goalkeeper Cristina Roque denied the Cavaliers a chance to play for the NCAA women’s soccer championship when she saved two penalty kicks in a shootout Thursday night, and the Seminoles made all three of their attempts to advance to the College Cup final.