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Olympic Sports Roundup: Two Hoos taken in NWSL Draft; Lax schedules released, and much more
A pair of Virginia women’s soccer players were selected in the first round of the National Women’s Soccer League collegiate draft on Thursday, as forwards Alexa Spaanstra and Haley Hopkins were both drafted.
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.
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.
Cavaliers host Demon Deacons to wrap up home schedule
After nine days without competition, Virginia returns to action on Sunday to host Wake Forest in its 2022 home finale. First serve from Memorial Gymnasium is set for 1 p.m.
Turner racks up 19 kills as Hoos sweep Hokies on Senior Night
In front of a Memorial Gymnasium record crowd of 1,108 on Senior Night, Grace Turner ripped 19 kills and hit .343 in Virginia’s 25-15, 25-23, 25-22 sweep over Virginia Tech Friday night.
UVA signs Bowie, Cornegy to incoming recruiting class
Virginia volleyball head coach Shannon Wells announced the signings of Lauryn Bowie and Nala Cornegy to the Cavaliers’ incoming class of 2023 on Wednesday.
Cavaliers drop hard-fought match at Syracuse in four sets
For the second consecutive match, Grace Turner led the Cavaliers (11-14, 3-11 ACC) with a match-high 16 kills on 45 swings, while adding one ace and four digs.
Olympic Sports Roundup: UVA rally comes up short in ACC title against UNC
The Virginia field hockey team suffered a 3-2 loss against No. 1 North Carolina in the final match of the 2022 ACC Field Hockey Championships on Friday at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Cavaliers’ win streak stopped in 3-0 loss at Wake Forest
Coming off back-to-back ACC wins, the Virginia volleyball team fell, 16-25, 20-25, 23-25, at Wake Forest on Sunday in Reynolds Gymnasium in Winston-Salem.
Virginia picks up five-set victory over Hokies; extend Commonwealth Clash lead
Virginia defeated the Hokies, 21-25, 25-23, 25-22, 27-29, 16-14, at Cassell Coliseum Friday night, marking the second year in a row the winner was determined in the fifth by a score of 16-14.
Olympic Sports Weekend Roundup: No. 8 UVA blanks Wolfpack on Senior Day
The No. 8 Virginia women’s soccer team used a pair of goals in each half, including two goals and an assist from Alexa Spaanstra, to pick up a 4-0 victory over NC State at Klöckner Stadium on Sunday.
Olympic Sports roundup: Beauvois’ late game-winner lifts UVA to 2-1 win at No. 18 Clemson
The Virginia men’s soccer team defeated the reigning national champions No. 18 Clemson on Saturday night at Historic Riggs Field thanks to a late game-winning goal from freshman Triton Beauvois.
Cavaliers fall on the road against No. 10 Yellow Jackets
Facing its third top-10 opponent in as many matches, the Virginia volleyball team fell on the road, 27-25, 25-11, 25-21, to No. 10 Georgia Tech at O’Keefe Gymnasium Friday night.
Virginia’s comeback falls short at Duke in fourth set
After dominating set No. 3, Virginia came up short in the decisive fourth, which featured eight lead changes and required extra points, as Duke went on to claim their first ACC victory of the season.
Olympic Sports Update: UVA Volleyball set to host No. 10 Pitt
The Virginia volleyball team will face its second ranked opponent of the season when it welcomes No. 10 Pittsburgh on Wednesday to round out its eight-match homestand.
Olympic Sports Update: No. 2 Virginia holds off Louisville, 2-0
A pair of free kicks gave the Cavaliers the openings they needed on Sunday, as No. 2 Virginia scored twice in the final 16 minutes of play to take a 2-0 victory over Louisville at Klöckner Stadium.
Olympic Sports Roundup: Sambach fires 7-under 65 to tie UVA scoring mark
UVA sophomore Amanda Sambach put on quite a performance during the opening round of the ANNIKA Intercollegiate tournament, shooting 7-under 65 to tie the Cavalier single-round scoring record and finish as the first-round leader.
Olympic Sports Roundup: Successful weekend for several Cavalier programs
Brianna Jablonowski turned in a career performance with two goals and an assist – including the opening and closing goals of the night – as No. 5 Virginia defeated No. 23 Memphis by a score of 5-0 on Sunday at Klöckner Stadium.
Olympic Sports Roundup: Cavaliers sweep Dukes, Cross Country season kicks off Saturday
The No. 5 Virginia women’s soccer team posted its fourth consecutive shutout on Thursday as the Cavaliers used a pair of second-half goals to defeat James Madison by a score of 2-0 at Klöckner Stadium.
Olympic Sports Roundup: Hopkins’ hat trick keeps Hoos unbeaten
Haley Hopkins delivered her first hat trick for the Cavaliers on Sunday, scoring three times in the first 14 minutes, to help No. 8 Virginia to a 5-0 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson at Klöckner Stadium.
