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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.
Cavaliers roll to 26-6 win against George Mason
The Cavaliers turned in a strong performance up and down the lineup, as Virginia posted a 26-6 victory over previously unbeaten George Mason in the RWC Arms Classic at St. Christopher’s School in Richmond on Saturday.
Gioffre finishes fifth at Southern Scuffle
Freshman Michael Gioffre finished fifth at 149 pounds at the Southern Scuffle on Monday to close out competition for the Virginia wrestling team at the annual event hosted by Chattanooga.
Antrassian, McCoy, Battista each reach podium on final day at Midlands Championsips
A trio of Cavaliers finished the year on the podium, including a third-place finish from Neil Antrassian, who led the group of three Virginia wrestlers who placed at the Midlands Championships on Friday at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Five Hoos move on to second day at Midlands Championships
Five members of the Virginia wrestling team advanced to the second day of competition at the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships after a solid opening day in the tournament at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Thursday.
Battista wins at 197 pounds at Cleveland State Open
Michael Battista claimed the title at 197 pounds to lead a group of three Virginia wrestlers in competition at the Cleveland State Open on Sunday.
Cavaliers rally for 18-16 win at Campbell Sunday
The Virginia wrestling team put together a furious comeback on Sunday, claiming the final five weight classes of the dual to erase a 16-point deficit and take an 18-16 victory at Campbell.
Olympic Sports Roundup: Godfrey tabbed as first-team All-American
Virginia junior midfielder Lia Godfrey became a three-time All-American on Friday when she was named a first team selection by the United Soccer Coaches with the release of their annual All-America team.
UVA’s Contino, Danals and Phillips each place at Mat Town Open
Rocco Contino and Hadyn Danals posted runner-up finishes at 174 pounds and 184 pounds, respectively, while Justin Phillips turned in a fourth-place finish at 174 pounds to lead the group of Virginia wrestlers.
Six UVA wrestlers set to compete at Mat Town Open
Six members of the Virginia wrestling team head north this weekend to compete at the Mat Town Open I hosted by Lock Haven on Sunday.
UVA comes up short against No. 15 Northwestern in first dual match, 20-13
The Virginia wrestling team dropped its first dual of the season on Sunday, falling to No. 15 Northwestern by a score of 20-13 at Memorial Gym.
UVA hosts 15th-ranked Northwestern in Sunday night dual
The Virginia wrestling team hosts its first dual of the season on Sunday night when the Cavaliers take on No. 15 Northwestern at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Gym.
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.
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.
UVA Wrestling announces 2022-23 schedule
Virginia head wrestling coach Steve Garland announced the 2022-23 schedule on Tuesday with a slate that features five home dates and includes three home ACC duals.
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.
Wrestling: Virginia adds Penn graduate transfer Antrassian
Neil Antrassian has joined the Virginia wrestling program as a graduate transfer, it was announced by head coach Steve Garland on Thursday.
Aiello qualifies for spot on U.S. Senior National Team
Jay Aiello of the Virginia wrestling program became the first Cavalier to secure a spot on the U.S. senior National Team roster with his win over Isaac Trumble at Final X at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
Aiello claims third at 92 KG World Team Trials Challenge
With his third-place finish, Jay Aiello is still in contention for a spot on the U.S. World Team.
Verkleeren qualifies for World Team Trials
Jarod Verkleeren qualified for the World Team Trials by claiming a first-place finish at 70kg in freestyle at the USAW Last Chance Qualifier to lead a trio of Virginia wrestlers at the event that ran Friday through Sunday.
