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The Many Faces of Cavman

The Many Faces of Cavman

A look at how UVA’s mascot has changed over time

Spring 2015

Almost Perfect

Almost Perfect

Although the Cavaliers fell just short of a championship, Virginia women’s soccer enjoyed its first appearance in the NCAA title game.

Spring 2015

The Spirit of ’81

The Spirit of ’81

Many have called the 1980-81 Cavaliers basketball team the finest in program history. Until now. See how the 2014-15 team measures up.

Spring 2015

We Are the Champions

We Are the Champions

With their 16-seed ranking, UVA men's soccer matched the second-lowest seed to win a championship since the NCAA started seeding 16 teams in 2003.

Spring 2015

When Mem Rocked

When Mem Rocked

Built in 1924 as a World War I memorial, Memorial Gym served as a multipurpose arena, hosting everything from wrestling matches to social dances.

Spring 2015

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

The Commonwealth Clash; Quin Blanding's tackle record; Field Hockey beats a No. 1; "Why Football Matters"

Winter 2014

Better, Stronger, Faster

Better, Stronger, Faster

UVA’s SPEED Clinic uses high-tech wizardry to help weekend warriors develop a better gait.

Winter 2014

One Last Twirl

One Last Twirl

Victoria (Col ’13) and Brittany Maiden (Col ’13), the so-called Sabre Twins, prepare for the twirling world championships.

Winter 2014

Any Given Saturday

Any Given Saturday

Go behind the scenes at Scott Stadium for a look at the inner workings of a Cavaliers football game.

Fall 2014

Work Out Like A Wahoo

Work Out Like A Wahoo

UVA's strength and conditioning team shows you how to work out like a Wahoo.

Fall 2014

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

A roundup of recent sports stories.

Fall 2014

On the Brink

On the Brink

The Cavalier baseball team during the last 12 years has gone from near extinction to one of the top programs in the nation.

Fall 2014

How to Take Your Kids Into the Wild and Live to Tell About It

How to Take Your Kids Into the Wild and Live to Tell About It

Patrick Sweeney (Darden '98), dad and expert outdoorsman, shares his knowledge.

August 18, 2014

How to Train for a Triathlon

How to Train for a Triathlon

Triathlete Alyssa Godesky (Col ’08) offers pro tips.

August 18, 2014

What Are the Chances?

What Are the Chances?

Two UVA statisticians explain how close, and yet, how far, the Cavaliers were to winning the 2014 College World Series.

July 22, 2014

Greatest Moments in UVA Sports History (and some we’d like to forget)

Greatest Moments in UVA Sports History (and some we’d like to forget)

Re-live some of the greatest moments in Virginia Sports history.

July 21, 2014

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

A tennis championship, a baseball no-hitter, a track school record and news from the Cavalier Marching Band.

Summer 2014

Hoop Dreams

Hoop Dreams

Photos from the history-making men’s basketball season.

Summer 2014

Masterstroke

Masterstroke

When Kevin Sauer arrived in Charlottesville in 1988, the men's and women's club rowing teams shared a boathouse with no electricity. They had no truck to tow the boats.

Summer 2014

Men’s Tennis Breaks All-Sport Record

Men’s Tennis Breaks All-Sport Record

Program wins 117th consecutive ACC match, honors seniors against Wake Forest.

April 15, 2014

‘Professor Lou’ Explains Science Behind the Puck on Washington Capitals TV

‘Professor Lou’ Explains Science Behind the Puck on Washington Capitals TV

If you’ve ever been to a Washington Capitals hockey game, you’ve probably seen physics professor Lou Bloomfield on the Jumbotron explaining the physics of hockey.

April 15, 2014

When They Knew

When They Knew

We asked several Cavaliers to recall the moment in time when they knew they were good enough to play for UVA.

Spring 2014

Alumnus Jim Grobe  Leaves Wake Forest

Alumnus Jim Grobe Leaves Wake Forest

Grobe resigns from his position at Wake Forest, leaving an unforgettable 13-year legacy that will not be forgotten.

Spring 2014

Their Cups Runneth Over

Their Cups Runneth Over

The efforts of Virginia’s men’s and women’s soccer players led both teams to the 2013 NCAA College Cup.

Spring 2014

Holding Serve

Holding Serve

The men's tennis team had a record-setting year in 2013.

Spring 2014