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UVA men’s tennis wins second-straight national championship

UVA men’s tennis wins second-straight national championship

The Cavaliers swept Ohio State to take home another NCAA National Championship title.

May 25, 2023

Making it reign: Women’s swimming gets third national championship in a row

Making it reign: Women’s swimming gets third national championship in a row

UVA cements its status as a women’s swimming dynasty.

Summer 2023

Holland showed us—and the world—what UVA could be

Holland showed us—and the world—what UVA could be

Terry Holland, who coached UVA basketball for 16 years and later served as athletics director, was known for being fiercely competitive and demanding—but also flexible and adaptive.

March 1, 2023

UVA traditions in the making

UVA traditions in the making

From Black Alumni Weekend to the Lighting of the Lawn, these events and activities have become community traditions in recent decades.

Spring 2023

The Father of UVA Athletics You’ve Never Heard Of

The Father of UVA Athletics You’ve Never Heard Of

Despite his influence on the UVA athletic department in the late 1800s, Richard Dabney Anderson is rarely mentioned in the annals of Virginia athletics.

Winter 2022

Shock, grief and a coming together: UVA reacts to the tragic shootings on Grounds

Shock, grief and a coming together: UVA reacts to the tragic shootings on Grounds

The deaths of football players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry and the wounding of two other students traumatized the UVA community.

November 18, 2022

All the wins in ’Hooville

All the wins in ’Hooville

The UVA athletics department is going to need a bigger trophy case

Summer/Fall 2022

Remembering the infamous 2008 ban on signs at UVA sporting events

Remembering the infamous 2008 ban on signs at UVA sporting events

And the student protest that led to its repeal

Summer/Fall 2022

Virginia swimmer Alex Walsh wins gold at world championship

Virginia swimmer Alex Walsh wins gold at world championship

See which other UVA athletes made a splash in Budapest.

July 6, 2022

UVA men’s tennis wins first NCAA title since 2017

UVA men’s tennis wins first NCAA title since 2017

The team recovered from early-season losses to finish on a 23-match winning streak.

June 2, 2022

Lambeth’s Dream Team: Our picks for the best UVA major leaguers of all time

Lambeth’s Dream Team: Our picks for the best UVA major leaguers of all time

’Hoo would you put on an all-star UVA MLB team? Here are our picks for our top major leaguers of all time.

April 25, 2022

Tennis, men’s lacrosse coaches stay put; women’s basketball bets on new leader

Tennis, men’s lacrosse coaches stay put; women’s basketball bets on new leader

Catch up with the comings and goings in UVA’s sports programs.

April 20, 2022

’Hoonami: UVA women swim to second consecutive national title

’Hoonami: UVA women swim to second consecutive national title

Led by Olympians Kate Douglass (Col ’23) and Alex Walsh (Col ’24), the team broke seven American records in its decisive win.

March 22, 2022

After Mendenhall’s sudden departure, the Tony Elliott era dawns

After Mendenhall’s sudden departure, the Tony Elliott era dawns

The former Clemson assistant takes the reins.

Spring 2022

2 OTs and 18 PKs

2 OTs and 18 PKs

The soccer match that turned into a marathon.

Spring 2022

’Hoos in Tokyo

’Hoos in Tokyo

Here’s a look at our most recent Olympians: current and former UVA athletes and coaches who competed in the delayed 2020 Olympic Games.

Fall 2021

UVA Sports Comes Back a Winner in Year of COVID

UVA Sports Comes Back a Winner in Year of COVID

After a season shortened by COVID-19, UVA sports came back to claim multiple national championships and extend the post-season to Tokyo.

Fall 2021

Olympic spots, NCAA titles cap eventful spring season

Olympic spots, NCAA titles cap eventful spring season

Swimming, tennis, soccer, lacrosse and baseball had no shortage of electric moments.

June 30, 2021

Winning Pool

Winning Pool

Women’s swimming and diving joined the ranks of NCAA title winners just as men’s basketball ended its reign.

Summer 2021

A legacy on the court

A legacy on the court

Forty years ago, UVA’s basketball team rose to No. 1 for the first time, paving the way for the top-ranking teams of recent years.

Spring 2021

It’s a fraught business rolling out new sports branding

It’s a fraught business rolling out new sports branding

Before the revamped Cavalier and V-sabres, there was The ’Hoo

Fall 2020

The season didn't end. It stopped.

The season didn’t end. It stopped.

Student athletes come to terms with all that seemed within their grasp.

Summer 2020

Moving down the field

Moving down the field

UVA football celebrates best back-to-back seasons in more than a decade.

Spring 2020

After two national championships, what’s next for UVA sports?

After two national championships, what’s next for UVA sports?

Last year’s two NCAA championships make for a tough act to follow. So, how do the tough get going? A UVA sports preview.

Fall 2019

New ACC Network airs UVA sporting events, gives students broadcast experience

New ACC Network airs UVA sporting events, gives students broadcast experience

More than 400 sporting events, many of which were not previously broadcast, will give students opportunities to learn video production.

Fall 2019