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Local star Foster one of eight Virginia women’s lacrosse signees
Local standout Addi Foster headlines the Virginia women’s lacrosse team’s 2023-24 recruiting class, announced Wednesday by head coach Julie Myers. Foster is one of eight future Cavaliers who signed their National Letters of Intent.
Gioffre finishes fifth at Southern Scuffle
Freshman Michael Gioffre finished fifth at 149 pounds at the Southern Scuffle on Monday to close out competition for the Virginia wrestling team at the annual event hosted by Chattanooga.
Antrassian, McCoy, Battista each reach podium on final day at Midlands Championsips
A trio of Cavaliers finished the year on the podium, including a third-place finish from Neil Antrassian, who led the group of three Virginia wrestlers who placed at the Midlands Championships on Friday at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Gelof named Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper
Virginia third baseman Jake Gelof was named a First Team Preseason All-American Monday by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. The Cavalier junior is coming off a historic 2022 season in which he broke the program’s single-season RBI record.
Douglass, Walsh add one more gold medal at World Championships
Virginia senior Kate Douglass and junior Alex Walsh closed out an incredible week with gold medals on the final night of the 2022 FINA World Short Course Championships in Melbourne Sunday.
Douglass captures another gold at World Championships in Melbourne
Senior Kate Douglass won her second individual gold medal at the 2022 FINA World Short Course Championships on Friday with her win in the 200-meter breaststroke.
Cleary, Sambach both ranked in initial Palmer Cup standings
The Virginia women’s golf team has two players included on the initial Palmer Cup standings released this week. Junior Jennifer Cleary is ranked No. 16 while sophomore Amanda Sambach rounds out the ranking in the No. 25 position.
James appears in first Palmer Cup rankings; participating in Walker Cup Practice Session
Fresh off his first semester at Virginia, first-year Ben James is included in the initial Palmer Cup standings released this week. James figures No. 18 on the list for the United States’ squad.
UVA’s McDonough, Mendez-Trendler named All-Americans by NFHCA
Grad student Annie McDonough and freshman senior Daniela Mendez-Trendler were named to the 2021 NFHCA Division I All-America teams, as announced on Tuesday by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association.
Turner signs pro contract with Peru’s Club Regatas Lima
Virginia outside hitter Grace Turner has signed a professional contract to with Club Regatas Lima as was announced on Monday.
Battista wins at 197 pounds at Cleveland State Open
Michael Battista claimed the title at 197 pounds to lead a group of three Virginia wrestlers in competition at the Cleveland State Open on Sunday.
Cavaliers rally for 18-16 win at Campbell Sunday
The Virginia wrestling team put together a furious comeback on Sunday, claiming the final five weight classes of the dual to erase a 16-point deficit and take an 18-16 victory at Campbell.
UVA’s squash teams wrap up weekend with wins
The No. 5 Virginia men’s squash team finished the weekend 2-1 after a 9-0 win over MIT and the No. 7 Virginia women’s squash team topped Williams College on Sunday afternoon to finish the weekend 2-1.
Olympic Sports Roundup: Godfrey tabbed as first-team All-American
Virginia junior midfielder Lia Godfrey became a three-time All-American on Friday when she was named a first team selection by the United Soccer Coaches with the release of their annual All-America team.
Godfrey named semifinalist for MAC Hermann Trophy
Junior midfielder Lia Godfrey has been named one of 15 semifinalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy honoring the national Player of the Year it was announced by the United Soccer Coaches and the Missouri Athletic Club on Wednesday.
Virginia’s Godfrey, Hopkins, Spaanstra earn All-Region honors
Three members of the Virginia women’s soccer team earned All-Region honors it was announced by the United Soccer Coaches with the release of its annual team as Lia Godfrey, Haley Hopkins and Alexa Spaanstra were all named to a team.
Turner named All-ACC second-team selection after stellar graduate season
Virginia outside hitter Grace Turner has been named a Second Team All-ACC recipient, the conference office announced Monday.
Virginia falls in OT against UCLA in NCAA quarterfinals, 2-1
The Cavaliers went to overtime for the second straight game, but this time the home team came out on top as No. 3 seed Virginia fell at No. 1 seed UCLA by a score of 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.
Six UVA wrestlers set to compete at Mat Town Open
Six members of the Virginia wrestling team head north this weekend to compete at the Mat Town Open I hosted by Lock Haven on Sunday.
No. 3 seed Cavaliers to square off with No. 1 UCLA for trip to College Cup
The No. 3 seed Virginia women’s soccer team takes the pitch on Saturday night in a quarterfinal match of the NCAA Tournament at No. 1 seed UCLA.
