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Virginia eliminates South Carolina, advances to Sunday night game vs Old Dominion
Virginia jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and held off a late South Carolina rally to eliminate the Gamecocks, 3-2, Sunday afternoon and advanced to tonight’s game against unbeaten Old Dominion in the NCAA Columbia regional.
The Brothers Gelof are on an offensive tear for the Cavaliers
There’s nothing like a family dinner to spark a sibling rivalry. Just ask Virginia’s brother combination of Zack and Jake Gelof.
Wahoos bats come alive in 21-hit parade as UVA advances to Sunday regional game
Virginia’s bats came alive Saturday as the Cavaliers posted a program postseason record 21 hits in a 13-8 elimination game against Jacksonville in the NCAA Columbia regional.
Virginia runs out of gas, loses NCAA opener to South Carolina
Brian O’Connor pointed out this week that Virginia’s formula for advancing in regional play over the years has been as simple as cornbread.
Finally, Andrew Abbott gets to make his NCAA Tournament debut
If anyone thinks Andrew Abbott is going to be feeling a ton of pressure in his first NCAA tournament pitching assignment against South Carolina on Friday, think again.
South Carolina brings the noise with big bats in the middle of the order
When Virginia opens the NCAA Tournament at noon Friday in Columbia, S.C., the Cavaliers will be facing one of the nation’s most potent batting lineups.
Abbott collects All-America accolade
Senior Andrew Abbott was named a Second Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper on Thursday.
O’Connor: We’re not here to participate, we’re here to win
Brian O’Connor knows that it will be a challenge to take on host South Carolina in its own backyard when Virginia opens the NCAA Columbia regional on Friday at noon.
Virginia baseball gets No. 3 seed in Columbia region, will face Gamecocks in opener
Virginia’s baseball team has been selected as the No. 3 seed in the Columbia, S.C., Regional, and will face No. 2 seed South Carolina at noon Friday on ESPN2.
Virginia has no answer for Duke pitching, falls in ACC semifinals
Brian O’Connor predicted UVA’s semifinals matchup with Duke would be a bloodbath between two of the hottest teams in the league.
UVA ace Abbott shines as Cavaliers batters bomb Notre Dame
Earlier in the season, Virginia’s ace pitcher Andrew Abbott couldn’t buy run support from his teammates. The second half of the season has been a change of fortune for the senior left-hander.
Messinger: Notre Dame was a wake up call for Virginia
When the ACC Tournament schedule was announced last weekend, Virginia’s players were excited when they saw the opponents they would face in pool play.
Wahoos top Hokies, move on to matchup against Notre Dame
Zach Messinger hadn’t thrown this deep into a game this season, but the anticipation of starting for the first time in an ACC Tournament inspired him.
Virginia takes on rival Hokies in opener of ACC Tournament pool play today
Virginia has been one of the ACC’s hottest team since early April and hopes to continue that momentum in Tuesday’s opening of pool play in the conference championships.
Cavalier trio listed on All-ACC baseball team
Andrew Abbott, Zack Gelof and Kyle Teel were each recognized as All-ACC performers on Monday after a vote of the league’s head coaches.
Virginia to play Virginia Tech, Notre Dame in ACC Tournament pool play
Virginia earned the eighth seed in the upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball tournament at Truist Field in Charlotte, N.C.
Boston College halts Virginia’s win streak
Boston College avoided the series sweep with an 8-6 victory over Virginia in the series finale on Saturday at Harrington Athletics Village.
Virginia wins fourth straight, tops Boston College in opener
Virginia scored the game’s first seven runs in a 7-1 series-opening win at Boston College on Thursday.
Andrew Abbott wins National Player of the Week honors
Andrew Abbott was recognized as a National Player of the Week by Perfect Game, Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and the NCBWA.
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.
