Volleyball


Virginia swept by No. 4 Ohio State

Virginia fell to No. 4 Ohio State, 16-25, 17-25, 18-25, at VCU’s Siegel Center in Richmond on Saturday afternoon.


Borum, Walker shine in five-set comeback win at VCU

Virginia volleyball freshman outside hitter Brooklyn Borum (14 kills and 24 digs) and graduate middle blocker Alana Walker (10 kills and 10 blocks) led the Cavaliers in a five-set victory over VCU at the Stuart C. Siegel Center Friday evening.


Virginia falls to Winthrop in three sets

The Virginia volleyball team (3-2) lost to Winthrop (3-3) in Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 18-25, 20-25, 18-25.


Virginia completes five-set comeback over Akron in home opener

The Virginia volleyball team came back to win its first home match of the 2021 season after defeating Akron (16-25, 25-22, 22-25, 25-17, 15-12) in front of a packed Memorial Gymnasium crowd on Friday night.


Virginia volleyball downs Central Connecticut State

The Virginia volleyball team (2-1) won its second match of the day after defeating Central Connecticut State (0-3) in four sets (25-23, 25-21, 25-27, 25-20) Saturday afternoon at Maryland’s XFINITY Center Pavilion.


Virginia drops season opener at Maryland

In its first match under the direction of first-year coach Shannon Wells, the Virginia volleyball team fell, 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 19-25, 22-25), in its 2021 season opener against Maryland at XFINITY Center Pavilion Friday night.


Virginia volleyball announces 2021 schedule

The Virginia volleyball program, under the direction of first-year head coach Shannon Wells, has announced its 2021 slate, which includes 14 home matches in Memorial Gymnasium.


Virginia adds grad transfer Alana Walker

Middle hitter Alana Walker has signed grant-in-aid documents and will enroll at UVA this summer. She will have one of year of eligibility remaining.


Shannon Wells names Nicole Miller assistant coach to round out staff

Nicole Miller has been named an assistant volleyball coach, as announced by UVA head coach Shannon Wells.


Shannon Wells names Kris Grunwald to UVA volleyball staff

Kris Grunwald has been named an assistant volleyball coach, as announced by UVA volleyball head coach Shannon Wells.


Shannon Wells named Virginia volleyball head coach

Virginia director of athletics Carla Williams announced Monday that she has named Shannon Wells as head coach of the Cavaliers’ volleyball program.


Virginia Athletics places volleyball coaching staff on leave

Virginia Athletics has placed the volleyball coaching staff on paid administrative leave pending the review of a personnel matter.


Cavaliers drop non-conference match at Miami on Sunday

Virginia (2-12, 0-11 ACC) fell in straight sets against Miami (8-4, 7-4 ACC) on Sunday, 3-0, at Miami’s Knight Sports Complex.


Virginia falls in ACC clash at Miami, 3-0

Virginia (2-11, 0-11 ACC) fell in straight sets against Miami (7-4, 7-4 ACC) on Saturday afternoon, 3-0, at Miami’s Knight Sports Complex. Miami won the match 25-17, 25-15, 25-15.


Virginia drops neutral site match with No. 18 Georgia Tech, 3-0

The Virginia Cavaliers (2-10, 0-10 ACC) dropped a neutral site matchup with No. 18 Georgia Tech (8-1, 8-1 ACC) on Sunday afternoon, 3-0, at Pitt’s Fitzgerald Field House. GT won the match 29-27, 25-12, 25-18.


Virginia opens spring with 3-0 sweep of Old Dominion

Sarah Billiard recorded 14 kills as Virginia (2-8) started its spring season with a 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-22) win over the Old Dominion Monarchs (4-4) on Friday evening.