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Ninth-ranked UVA survives 22-16 shootout to even series with Eagles

In a game that saw 38 combined runs on 35 hits, the No. 9 Virginia baseball team outlasted Boston College, 22-16, on Saturday afternoon at Disharoon Park.

Softball: No. 17 Tech clinches series with 6-1 victory over No. 23 UVA

The long ball and timely hits were the tale of the tape on Saturday as No. 23 Virginia fell at No. 17 Virginia Tech by a score of 6-1 in a Smithfield Commonwealth Clash matchup.

Men’s Lacrosse: Hoos snap losing skid with convincing 11-6 win over Towson

Texas natives Matthew Nunes and Thomas Mencke played pivotal roles in Virginia’s 11-6 victory over Towson Saturday afternoon in Houston.

Women’s Lacrosse: No. 14 Virginia dropped by No. 2 Tar Heels, 20-8

The No. 14 Virginia women’s lacrosse team suffered a 20-8 defeat at No. 2 North Carolina on Saturday at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill.

Women’s Golf: No. 11 Cavaliers record runner-up finish at Gators Invitational

The No. 11 Virginia women’s golf team finished in second place at the Gators Invitational, hosted by Florida at the Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville.

Can Sanchez keep Tony Bennett’s streak alive vs. Syracuse?

In 14 games against the Orange, Tony Bennett’s Virginia teams always seemed to find a way to win. In fact, Bennett was 12-2 against ‘Cuse.

No. 9 Virginia drops ACC opener against Boston College, 7-4

The No. 9 Virginia baseball team dropped a 7-4 decision to Boston College on Friday night at Disharoon Park in its ACC opener.

Softball: No. 17 Hokies rally for 8-4 win over No. 23 Hoos to open ACC play

Virginia got off to a quick start, but the home team surged down the stretch Friday as the No. 23 Cavaliers fell at No. 17 Virginia Tech.

Women’s Tennis: No. 2 UVA picks up 4-1 victory at Wake Forest

The No. 2 Virginia women’s tennis team stayed perfect in the ACC, topping Wake Forest 4-1 on the road on Friday in Winston-Salem.

Men’s Tennis: No. 5 Cavaliers fall to No. 6 Wolfpack, 4-3

The No. 5 Virginia men’s tennis team suffered a 4-3 loss to No. 6 NC State on Friday on the outdoor courts of the Boar’s Head Resort.

Men’s Squash: No. 5 Virginia defeated by No. 4 Trinity in Potter Cup quarters, 7-2

The No. 5 Virginia men’s squash team suffered a 7-2 defeat to No. 4 Trinity in the quarterfinals of the Potter Cup at the CSA National Championships on Friday.

Women’s Squash: No. 6 Hoos upended by No. 3 Tigers in Howe Cup quarters, 7-2

The No. 6 Virginia women’s squash team suffered a 7-2 loss to No. 3 Princeton at the CSA National Championships on Friday.

Don’t buy into Pitino-UVA rumors; Mallory names 5 finalists

I’ve been told by someone in the know not to buy the reports that New Mexico’s Richard Pitino, son of St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, is a candidate for the Virginia job.

WBB: Hoos eliminated with 75-58 loss to Golden Bears in ACC second round

The No. 10-seeded Cavaliers fell to No. 7 seed California, 75-58, in a second-round meeting at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro.

Men’s Squash: No. 5 UVA blanks No. 12 Tufts to advance in Potter Cup, 9-0

No. 5 Virginia defeated No. 12 Tufts, 9-0, in the round of 16 of the Potter Cup at the CSA National Championships on Thursday in Philadelphia.

Indoor Track: UVA’s Martin included in Bowerman watch list

Virginia’s Gary Martin has been named to The Bowerman Watchlist – collegiate track and field’s most prestigious award, as announced Thursday by The Bowerman Men’s Watch List Committee.

Women’s Squash: No. 6 Virginia knocks off No. 11 Tufts, 8-1, to open Howe Cup

The No. 6 Virginia women’s squash team picked up an 8-1 victory over No. 11 Tufts in the round of 16 at the CSA National Championships in Philadelphia.