Lacrosse


Notre Dame storms back in waning moments, tops Virginia in overtime in NCAA lax semis, 13-12

Lars Tiffany was hoping for a storybook ending late in the day when his Virginia squad was locked in a battle with Notre Dame in the NCAA lacrosse national semifinals at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.


No. 2 Cavaliers set to face No. 3 Notre Dame for third time this season in NCAA semifinals

The stage is set for Championship Weekend in Philadelphia, as the Virginia men’s lacrosse team is just two victories away from claiming another national title.


Men’s Lacrosse: Nine Cavaliers tabbed as All-Americans by USILA

UVA’s Thomas McConvey was the recipient of the Lt. Donald MacLaughlin Jr. Award, which is bestowed annually to the nation’s top midfielder.


Women’s Lacrosse: IWLCA names three Hoos All-Americans

Sophomore Rachel Clark and graduate student Ashlyn McGovern were both second team selections, while junior Mackenzie Hoeg was named to the third team.


“Mr. May” Shellenberger poised for another magical Championship Weekend

He’s already earned the moniker “Mr. May,” and Virginia attackman Connor Shellenberger is in the midst of another memorable postseason run for the second-ranked Cavaliers.


Men’s Lacrosse: Shellenberger’s 10-point day lifts No. 2 UVA to 17-14 win over Hoyas

With six goals and four assists, Connor Shellenberger tied a UVA NCAA Tournament single-game record of 10 points to lead No. 2 seed Virginia to victory, 17-14, over seventh-seeded Georgetown in the quarterfinal round Saturday afternoon.


Men’s Lacrosse: No. 2 UVA faces No. 7 Georgetown in NCAA quarterfinal matchup

For the second time in the last three years, No. 2 seed Virginia takes on seventh-seeded Georgetown in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals on Saturday.


Women’s Lacrosse: Clark, McGovern earn ILWomen All-American honors

Graduate student Ashlyn McGovern and sophomore Rachel Clark were both named honorable mention All-Americans by ILWomen, the organization announced on Thursday.


Men’s Lacrosse: Nine Hoos tabbed as Inside Lacrosse All-Americans

Nine Virginia men’s lacrosse players have been named All-Americans, Inside Lacrosse announced Wednesday. The Cavaliers’ nine selections led all Division-I programs nationally.


Men’s Lacrosse: No. 2 UVA takes care of Richmond, 17-8, in NCAA opening round

After a lightning delay halted play in between the first and second quarters, No. 2 seed Virginia pulled away with ease, defeating Richmond 17-8 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday afternoon at Klöckner Stadium.


Men’s Lacrosse: No. 2 Virginia hosts Richmond to open NCAA Tournament play

Making its 42nd tournament appearance, No. 2 seed Virginia hosts Richmond in the NCAA Tournament First Round on Saturday. Opening faceoff from Klöckner Stadium is set for noon on ESPNU.


Women’s Lacrosse: No. 12 UVA falls in NCAA opening round against UAlbany, 16-14

The No. 12 Virginia women’s lacrosse team was leading 10-3, but UAlbany outscored UVA 13-4 in the final 24 minutes to win 16-14 on Friday night at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium in Denver.


Men’s Lacrosse: Shellenberger included among five Tewaaraton Award finalists

Virginia attackman Connor Shellenberger has been named one of five Tewaaraton Award Finalists, which annually honors the top college lacrosse player in the United States, the Tewaaraton Foundation announced Thursday. 


Women’s Lacrosse: No. 12 Virginia faces UAlbany to begin NCAA Tournament play

The No. 12 Virginia women’s lacrosse team begins play in the 2023 NCAA Tournament facing UAlbany in the first round on Friday at 8 p.m. ET at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium in Denver.


Women’s Lacrosse: Four Hoos named All-Americans by US Lacrosse Magazine

Sophomore Rachel Clark was named to the third team, while graduate student Ashlyn McGovern, junior Morgan Schwab and junior Aubrey Williams were tabbed honorable mention.


Men’s Lacrosse: Six Hoos earn All-ACC honors

Six Virginia men’s lacrosse players — Xander Dickson, Connor Shellenberger, Thomas McConvey, Cole Kastner, Cade Saustad and Petey LaSalla — have been named All-ACC selections.


McConvey, Dickson, LaSalla taken in Premier Lacrosse League Draft

Three Virginia men’s lacrosse players were selected in the 2023 Premier Lacrosse League College Draft Tuesday night.


Men’s Lacrosse: Virginia notches No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament

The second-ranked Virginia men’s lacrosse team will be a No. 2 seed and host Richmond in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament on Saturday.


Women’s Lacrosse: UVA receives at-large bid for NCAA Tournament

The Cavaliers (11-6) will play UAlbany (11-6) on Friday at 8 p.m. ET in Denver, Colo., at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.


Douglass, Montes earn top honors to highlight Hoos Choice Awards

Kate Douglass and Iñaki Montes were honored as Virginia’s top female and male athletes for the 2022-23 academic year.