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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.
Tadder, Morey help UVA in four-set win over ETSU in opener
Abby Tadder and Madison Morey led Virginia in a four-set victory (25-21, 25-14, 15-25, 25-21) over ETSU in the Cavaliers’ season opener at the O’Connell Center in the first match of the Gators Invitational Friday evening in Gainesville, Fla.
UVA volleyball opens 44th campaign at Gators Invitational this weekend
The Cavaliers will compete in their season opener against ETSU on Friday before rounding out tournament action against North Florida and No. 15 Florida on Saturday.
UVA finishes 11th in final LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings for second year in a row
NCAA championships in women’s swimming and diving and men’s tennis propelled Virginia to its second consecutive 11th-place finish in the final 2021-22 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup competition.
Volleyball: Virginia announces 2022 schedule
The Virginia volleyball program released its 2022 schedule on Wednesday, which is highlighted by 14 home matches in Memorial Gymnasium.
Volleyball: Virginia adds Wake Forest transfer Chloe Wilson
Virginia volleyball head coach Shannon Wells announced the signing of outside/right side hitter Chloe Wilson (Nashville, Tenn./Harpeth HS) on Monday.
Shaffer, Turner Named to All-ACC Volleyball Academic Team
Virginia’s Mary Shaffer and Grace Turner were named to the 2021 All-ACC Volleyball Academic Team.
Virginia signs outside hitter GG Carvacho
Virginia volleyball head coach Shannon Wells announced the signing of GG Carvacho (Gallatin, Tenn.) today. Carvacho, a junior outside hitter, will begin training with the Cavaliers immediately after a two-year stint at Ole Miss.
Virginia falls to Syracuse on Senior Day
The Virginia volleyball team (8-16, 1-13 ACC) fell to Syracuse (16-10, 5-9 ACC) 19-25, 22-25, 22-25, in Memorial Gymnasium Sunday afternoon.
Turner collects double-double in 3-1 loss to Boston College
Virginia volleyball (8-15, 1-12 ACC) senior outside hitter Grace Turner earned her first double-double of the season after posting a team-high 15 kills and 12 digs in the Cavaliers’ four-set loss (25-17, 24-26, 17-25, 28-30) to Boston College
Cavaliers total 18.0 blocks in five-set heartbreaker to Clemson
The Cavaliers (8-8, 1-5 ACC) turned in a season-high 18.0 blocks, which tied for sixth most in program history among five-set matches. Virginia as led by middle blocker Alana Walker, who tied her career high of 11 total blocks, including one solo.
Virginia falls 3-0 against Duke
The Virginia volleyball team (8-6, 1-3 ACC) lost in three sets, 17-25, 23-25, 20-25, to Duke (11-4, 2-2 ACC) inside Memorial Gymnasium Sunday afternoon.
Virginia falls 3-0 at No. 2 Pitt
The Virginia volleyball team (8-5, 1-2 ACC) fell in three sets (19-25, 15-25, 15-25) to No. 2 Pitt (13-0, 3-0 ACC) at Fitzgerald Field House Wednesday evening.
Virginia topples UNC, earns first ACC win under Wells
The Virginia volleyball (8-4, 1-1 ACC) team handed the Tar Heels their second loss of the season in four sets (25-17, 15-25, 26-24, 25-21) inside Carmichael Arena Sunday afternoon.
Borum, Walker shine in 3-1 loss at NC State
Virginia’s Brooklyn Borum and Alana Walker combined for 26.5 points in the Cavaliers’ four-set loss (25-27, 25-14, 21-25, 20-25) at NC State (7-5, 1-0 ACC) in Reynolds Coliseum Friday night.
Virginia downs FDU in non-conference finale
The Virginia volleyball team swept its third opponent of the weekend after defeating Fairleigh Dickinson, 25-15, 25-20, 25-17, Saturday afternoon in Mem Gym.
