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For Women’s History Month 2026, The Cavalier Daily’s Sports desk is launching a dedicated digital collection of content centred on the female student-athletes, coaches and staff at the University — all produced by the women on the CD staff: cavalierdaily.com/section/wo…

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Behind Thijs De Ridder, Virginia men's basketball flew out to an early lead and never let Drexel get close. @michaellieb01 has your rundown on the season opener for the Cavaliers. Read below: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
De Ridder explodes as No. 9 Virginia thrashes Drexel in opener

De Ridder explodes as No. 9 Virginia thrashes Drexel in opener

“I was just really, really excited for the season,” De Ridder said. “Now it finally began.”

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Caitlin Connell has done from someone who wanted to come to Virginia for a long time, to tied for the points record for the Cavaliers this season. @adairreid14 with a new feature on Connell. Read: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
‘You're here for a reason’: Caitlin Connell finds her voice on Virginia field hockey

‘You're here for a reason’: Caitlin Connell finds her voice on Virginia field hockey

First-year forward Caitlin Connell had a feeling about Virginia long before her field hockey stick touched Grounds. 

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In a Virginia football season seemingly gone awry, Monroe Mills has been a bright spot. Read the new article @Joe_Schwiesow, analyzing his snaps in the loss to Wake Forest. cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
SCHWIESOW: Appreciating Monroe Mills, a snap-by-snap examination

SCHWIESOW: Appreciating Monroe Mills, a snap-by-snap examination

Mills has been a force on the offensive line, playing his part each week to protect the backfield.

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Over the weekend, Virginia volleyball suffered a pair of home losses to Florida-based teams. Cierra Lyles has your recap for the Cavaliers. Read 🔽 cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
Volleyball drops two more games, this time versus Miami and Florida State

Volleyball drops two more games, this time versus Miami and Florida State

Over the past two weeks, Virginia lost all three ACC matchups on an away stint up and down the East Coast. So, being back in Charlottesville for the weekend presented the team with the opportunity to...

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Virginia rowing broke a 13-year-old record at the Princeton Chase, continuing a positive tone on the season. @Eleanor_jlynch has your rundown from New Jersey. Read: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
Virginia rowing sweeps Princeton Chase, sets 13-year course record

Virginia rowing sweeps Princeton Chase, sets 13-year course record

The Cavaliers continued their improvement over last year's results, soundly winning multiple events.

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Three beat writers preview the men's basketball season, talking returners, newcomers, and high-importance games ahead of a season stuffed to the gills with expectations. Ahead of Virginia's season opener against Drexel, your reading: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
After explosive start, Odom’s Cavaliers are primed for strong second act

After explosive start, Odom’s Cavaliers are primed for strong second act

Ahead of Virginia’s Tuesday season opener versus Drexel and with a stiff nonconference schedule fast approaching, three beat writers break down the team’s potential, expectations and schedule.

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Virginia women's basketball is scheduled to tip-off their season within the hour against Maryland-Eastern Shore. @sofie_keppler inaugurates our Cavalier women's basketball coverage with a season preview. Read below: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
Virginia women’s basketball embraces a change of pace as the Roussell era tips off

Virginia women’s basketball embraces a change of pace as the Roussell era tips off

A new-look roster, a new coach, a new play scheme and new expectations. What else does Virginia women's basketball have to offer for the 2026-27 season?

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In their regular-season conclusion, Virginia men's soccer fought to a scoreless draw with Pittsburgh. Evan White has your recap on the Cavaliers: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
Virginia closes regular season with Senior Day draw against Pittsburgh

Virginia closes regular season with Senior Day draw against Pittsburgh

“A lot of guys were excellent,” Gelnovatch said. “So it stinks. We needed to win those three points to be at home. But okay, I’m pleased.”

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The regular season for Virginia women's soccer ended on a high note, as the Cavaliers gave Louisville their first conference loss. @sofie_keppler has the recap from Klöckner. Read below: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
No. 19 Virginia hands No. 12 Louisville its first ACC loss in 3-0 rout

No. 19 Virginia hands No. 12 Louisville its first ACC loss in 3-0 rout

The second-year midfielder scored twice — a first-half free kick and a header 46 seconds after second-year defender Jordyn Hardeman’s long-range strike early in the second half. No. 19 Virginia...

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In a Halloween 51-7 loss, Virginia football fell flat. The team now has a losing record and will need two wins in their final three games to become bowl-eligible. @benmcn1ff has the rundown from Winston-Salem, N.C. Read below: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
Virginia leaves Winston Salem empty-handed — all tricks, no treats in fifth loss

Virginia leaves Winston Salem empty-handed — all tricks, no treats in fifth loss

Falling below the .500 mark for the first time in almost two years, Virginia's season has hit a new low as their bowl-eligibility is on life support.

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As the men's soccer season winds down, beat writers discuss a rocky road of a season. Check out the thoughts from @TheJZWord, @michaellieb01, Mofeoluwa Akande and Evan White below: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
ROUNDTABLE: Virginia men’s soccer went up the rollercoaster, and then it went down

ROUNDTABLE: Virginia men’s soccer went up the rollercoaster, and then it went down

Three beat writers discuss what went right, what went wrong, and where the Cavaliers go from here as their 2026 campaign begins to draw to a close.

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Happy Halloween! Virginia plays football today against No. 14 Wake Forest, hoping to avoid a third consecutive loss. Read @andrewsdillman's preview of the match before the mid-afternoon kickoff: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
In Halloween game against No. 14 Wake Forest, Virginia hopes to avoid a scary finish

In Halloween game against No. 14 Wake Forest, Virginia hopes to avoid a scary finish

Facing the possibility of falling below .500 for the first time since the 2024-25 season, the Cavaliers will look to scrap out a win against the highest-ranked opponent they have faced so far.

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Virginia football should return to the offense that served them well in their season opener, @Joe_Schwiesow writes. Read below: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
SCHWIESOW: To get back to what worked, Virginia should go back to their ‘old’ offense

SCHWIESOW: To get back to what worked, Virginia should go back to their ‘old’ offense

The old offensive identity in the season opener needs to be the identity for the rest of the season. 

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The Cavaliers came up short twice in a pair of volleyball road matches up north, continuing an ACC losing streak. @JobyJung13 has your reading. 🔗 👇: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
Volleyball drops pair of four-set matches on northern road trip

Volleyball drops pair of four-set matches on northern road trip

Hoping a change of scenery might break the slide, the Cavaliers (6-13, 2-8 ACC) headed north to face Syracuse (6-13, 1-9 ACC) Friday and Boston College (12-9, 3-7 ACC) Sunday. Virginia pushed both...

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The Cavaliers have seen a bevy of red cards this season, with more in their first 14 matches than in their past seven seasons combined. Evan White has your analysis -- Read below: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
A raft of red cards is holding Virginia men’s soccer back

A raft of red cards is holding Virginia men’s soccer back

Virginia will hope to be at their best for these last few matches. One way to do that? Keep the red cards away.  

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In their penultimate regular season game, Virginia drew with Syracuse. Evan White has your recap. Read below: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
Virginia men’s soccer draws Syracuse in penultimate regular-season match

Virginia men’s soccer draws Syracuse in penultimate regular-season match

Virginia (7-6-2, 3-3-1 ACC) battled to a 1-1 draw with Syracuse (7-6-2, 1-4-2 ACC) in New York.

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At the ITA Atlantic Regional, several Cavaliers performed well, and second-year Katie Rolls qualified for NCAA Championship competition. Anderson Kim has your rundown. Read here: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
Rolls qualifies for NCAAs as Virginia impresses at the ITA Atlantic Regional

Rolls qualifies for NCAAs as Virginia impresses at the ITA Atlantic Regional

As the NCAA Championships draw near, Virginia qualifies more players for the draw.

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SPORTS: By maturing, Caleb Tunks got his starting shot cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
By maturing, Caleb Tunks got his starting shot: 'Night and day'

By maturing, Caleb Tunks got his starting shot: 'Night and day'

A long-time backup on the Cavalier roster, Tunks finally got his chance to start midway through the 2026 season and has ran with the opportunity.

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Virginia field hockey has been uneven this season. Part of that has been an inability to “lock down a match” and a reliance on individual performance, @Eleanor_jlynch writes. Read her new column below: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
LYNCH: Why field hockey's historic triumph was a trap

LYNCH: Why field hockey's historic triumph was a trap

On Sept. 20, Virginia did something no Cavalier field hockey team had done in 14 years — it won in Chapel Hill, N.C.

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Out west, No. 4 Virginia women's golf gave the hosts a battle at the Stanford Intercollegiate. Although they ultimately fell short, the team made a strong showing. @sofie_keppler has your report from California: cavalierdaily.com/article/20…
No. 4 women’s golf takes second at Stanford Intercollegiate behind defending champions

No. 4 women’s golf takes second at Stanford Intercollegiate behind defending champions

The Cavaliers finished second at the Stanford Intercollegiate Sunday at a nine-under 843, only behind No. 14 Stanford, the 2026 national champions. With the runner-up finish, three Cavaliers placed...

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