Volleyball


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.


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