Such Great Heights
After winning a national championship, Dawn Staley ascends to Olympics again
Former UVA basketball star Dawn Staley (Col ’92) coached the University of South Carolina to the NCAA championship in April.
Greatest Moments in UVA Sports History (and some we’d like to forget)
Alumni share memories of everything from Ralph Sampson to Omaha
Re-live some of the greatest moments in Virginia Sports history.
When They Knew
UVA student-athletes share their breakthrough moments
We asked several Cavaliers to recall the moment in time when they knew they were good enough to play for UVA.
Flag of Honor
The story behind John Paul Jones Arena's American flag
The flag that hangs in JPJ Arena once covered the casket of a Vietnam veteran.
Superstitions
Searching for the competitive edge
Current and former Cavaliers admit to holding numerous superstitions, or what some of them call "pregame rituals."
Influential Alumni in Sports
1. Val Ackerman (Col ’81) A three-time captain and two-time Academic All-American basketball player at UVA, Ackerman was the president of the WNBA from 1996-2005. She became the first female...
Leading Scorers, Women’s Sports
Basketball; Monica Wright (2006-10) 2,540 points. Wright broke the scoring record held by Dawn Staley (1989-92), who will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. Field Hockey; Paige...
From Center Court to Cover
UVA basketball player launches a career as a model
Former UVA basketball player launches a career as a model
Ten Reasons to Love 2011 at UVA
1. A national title and a bowl bid
Dom Starsia guides the men’s lacrosse team to the NCAA championship, and football coach Mike London leads the...
‘Whirlwind’ Adjustment
Coach Joanne Boyle talks about building the women’s program
Joanne Boyle has been on the job for only a few months, but she’s already logged many miles on the recruiting trail as the new women&rsquo...
Out of the Park
UVA athletes step up and stand out in memorable spring sports season
April 23: The UVA Polo Club’s men’s team beats Cornell 28-14 to claim the U.S. Polo Association Intercollegiate National Championship at Cornell. The...
1990-92: So Close
Final Four stretch highlighted Debbie Ryan's tenure
Retrospect: Final Four stretch highlighted Debbie Ryan's tenure
Coaching Baton Passes to Boyle
Joanne Boyle to succeed Debbie Ryan
When Debbie Ryan was looking for her 100th win as the young head coach of UVA’s women’s basketball team, she found it against Duke, 72-58,...
‘A True Legend’
Debbie Ryan ends head coaching career after 34 seasons
With a salute at midcourt and a thank you for the support of Cavalier fans, Debbie Ryan ended her tenure March 27 as head coach of UVA’s women...
