Women's Soccer NCAA ACCtion: Saturday, November 16 Nov 17, 2008
CHARLOTTESVILLE The Virginia women s soccer team used three first half goals to top West Virginia 3-2 in a NCAA Tournament second round game at Kl. ckner Stadium Sunday afternoon. (Theacc.com)
Observations Nov 16, 2008
It also happened when Virginia beat UNC in overtime in Charlottesville, 16-13 on Oct. 8. APOLOGIES AGAINWhen UNC lost at Virginia last month, quarterback Cameron Sexton apologized to the state of North Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Florida State Diver Terry Horner Shatters School Record On One-Meter On Opening Day Of Meet Against Virginia and Penn State Nov 16, 2008
- The Florida State swimming and diving team opened its tri-meet with Virginia and Penn State Friday evening in Charlottesville, Va. with a school record-breaking performance and a NCAA provisional qualifying time. (Seminoles.com)
Florida State Men's Swimming And Diving Upsets No. 15 Penn State In Virginia Nov 16, 2008
5 in Charlottesville, Va. The Seminole men lost to No. 12 Virginia 197-154 while the women were defeated by the No. 13 Cavaliers 216-129 and the No. 19-ranked Nittany Lions 207-146. (Seminoles.com)
Hurricane Rowers Travel to Rivanna Romp for Sunday Racing Nov 16, 2008
- The University of Miami rowing team travels out-of-state this weekend for their first taste of ACC competition when they take part in the annual Rivanna Romp hosted by the University of Virginia in Charlottesville on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 9 a.m. ... "Virginia, Ohio State and Tennessee were all at the NCAA Championships last season, finishing among the top 12 women's rowing programs in the country. This is exactly why we travel to this event--to race the best of the best. Iowa, Duke and Penn are... (Hurricanesports.com)
Women's roundup: TCU upsets No. 3 Maryland Nov 15, 2008
TCU stunned of No. 3 Maryland in the season opener for both teams - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
ACC basketball preview: Virginia Nov 15, 2008
The main storyline for the Cavaliers this season will be replacing Sean Singletary, the three-time All-ACC guard who led Virginia in points and assists last year, and who was the team's emotional leader throughout his time in Charlottesville. In addition to solving the puzzle of how to make up for the loss of Singletary, head coach will no doubt be looking to ratchet up UVa's defensive intensity. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Volleyball ACCtion: Friday, November 14 Nov 15, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Sophomore Felicia Willoughby tallied 14 kills on a. (Theacc.com)
Army Falls, 2-0, to No. 16 Virginia in First Round of NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament Nov 15, 2008
Army Falls, 2-0, to No. 16 Virginia in First Round of NCAA Tournament :: Final Game For Army Head Coach Ventriglia. Women's Soccer - The Patriot League Official Athletic Site. (Patriotleague.com)
Lobos Host Air Force and No. 25 Denver in Final Home Weekend Nov 14, 2008
Fishbein vs. The Top-5 No. 2 Akron - 1-0 win at home on Sept. 12, 2008 No. 1 SMU - 1-1 tie at home on Sept. 15, 2006 No. 1 Maryland - 0-1 loss in the College Cup finals in Cary, N.C., on Dec. 11, 2005 No. 4 Virginia - 1-1 tie in the NCAA 3rd round in Charlottesville, Va. on Nov. 27, 2004 No. 1 Indiana - 1-0 (2OT) win at home on Sept. 19, 2004 No. 1 UCLA - 0-1 loss at UCLA on Oct. 9, 2003 No. 1 SMU - 0-2 loss at SMU in the NCAA 2nd round on Nov. 25, 2001. (Golobos.com)
No. 1 Wake Forest Meets Virginia in ACC Tournament Semifinals Nov 14, 2008
Virginia leads the overall series 30-6-5, but Wake Forest has won three of the last four meetings, including a 2-0 win to close out the regular season in Charlottesville. The Cavaliers own a 9-0-2 advantage when meeting in the conference tournament. (Wakeforestsports.com)
College Basketball Preview - Atlantic Coast Conference Nov 13, 2008
Similar fates may be in store for the teams from Charlottesville and Raleigh in 2008-09. related stories. (ABC 7 News, DC)
John Jenkins signs Letter of Intent Nov 13, 2008
Recognized as one of the nation's top pure shooters, Jenkins committed to Vanderbilt shortly after receiving an offer last December and saw his prospect profile rise this summer after an outstanding performance at the 16th Annual NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp in Charlottesville, Virginia. He led the camp in scoring with a 17. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
Army Women's Soccer to Open NCAA Tournament Play on Friday Nov 13, 2008
- Army is set to open up NCAA Tournament play when it travels to Charlottesville, Va. To take on No. 16 Virginia (13-4-3, 6-3-1). (Patriotleague.com)
Five-star forward Sidney visits UVa this weekend Nov 12, 2008
And the hard work from UVa has paid off, as sources close to the situation have confirmed with CavsCorner that Sidney and his parents will be heading to Charlottesville this weekend for an unofficial visit ... Sidney and his parents are expected to arrive in Charlottesville on Saturday and they will remain in town until Monday ... Virginia is expecting national letters of intent from and on Wednesday, and one source told CavsCorner that the Cavaliers would not hesitate to sign Sidney this fall... (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Americas 50 best hotels Nov 12, 2008
Further south, Keswick Hall of Charlottesville, Virginia offers a golf and spa resort on one hand and its proximity to Thomas Jefferson's home in Monticello on the other. To the west, Santa Fe's Inn of the Anasazi is an adobe boutique hotel whose every inch is meant to evoke local native traditions. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hays: Top seeds likely to advance to regionals, but watch for upsets Nov 12, 2008
The Mountaineers aren't paragons of consistency themselves and back-to-back wins in Charlottesville and Durham would be asking a lot. But upsets lurk somewhere. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Changeyourmind,changeyour body Nov 11, 2008
It can be tough for beginners to master the skills necessary to adhere to an exercise plan, but give it time, advises Diane Whaley, an associate professor of sport and exercise psychology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, and a spokesperson for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. If you can stick it out for six months, it starts to become a part of who you are versus what you do, she says. (MSNBC -- Health)
Women's 2008 NCAA tourney schedule, locations and seedings Nov 11, 2008
ESPN - 2008 NCAA women's soccer tournament schedule/results - College Sports. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Clemson at Virginia Football Game to Kick Off at Noon on November 22 Nov 11, 2008
The time has been set for the Clemson at Virginia football game to be played on Saturday, November 22 at David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA. The game between the Tigers and Cavaliers is set to kick off at 12:00 p.m. and will be televised on RAYCOM.. . (Clemsontigers.com)
Army to Play No. 2 Seed Virginia in NCAA Tournament Nov 11, 2008
Virginia, the No. 2 seed in the UCLA region, will host the Black Knights on Friday at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. at 5 p.m. The winner of the Army/Virginia game will play the winner of the West Virginia/Princeton in the second round match at noon on Sunday. (Patriotleague.com)
Two Utes Complete Final Day Of ASU Invitational Nov 10, 2008
Their next action will be January 17, 2009 at the Virginia Invitational in Charlottesville, Va. Freshman Anastasia Putilina. (Utahutes.com)
Niculescu/Sanchez Edged In Final ITA Doubles Match Nov 10, 2008
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. - Playing in the doubles consolation final at the ITA National Indoor Championships, USC pair / were handed a loss to close out competition for the Women of Troy in Charlottesville, Va ... ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships Charlottesville, Va. (Pac-10.org)
Mijacika Falls in Finals at ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships Nov 10, 2008
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Clemson women's tennis player fell in the finals of the ITA Natinoal Intercollegiate Indoor Championships on Sunday. The Tiger junior was defeated by Arkansas' Aurelija Miseviciute for the second straight year. (Clemsontigers.com)
Kucerkova and Petukhova Roll Through Semis Nov 9, 2008
2008 ITA National Indoor Championships Hosted by the University of Virginia -- November 6-9, 2008 Boyd Tinsley Courts at the Boar's Head Sports Club -- Charlottesville, Va. Doubles Main Draw -- SemifinalsNo. (Gobulldogs.com)
`Dogs Duo Cruises to Semis Nov 9, 2008
Dogs Duo Cruise to Semis :: Petukhova and Kucerkova earn spot in semifinals in Charlottesville, Va ... Dogs Duo Cruise to Semis Petukhova and Kucerkova earn spot in semifinals in Charlottesville, Va ... 2008 ITA National Indoor Championships Hosted by the University of Virginia -- November 6-9, 2008 Boyd Tinsley Courts at the Boar's Head Sports Club -- Charlottesville, Va. (Gobulldogs.com)
Kissell/Vallverdu Finish Up at National Indoor Championships Nov 9, 2008
- The doubles team from the University of Miami, junior and sophomore , ended their consolation back draw run Saturday afternoon with a rarely seen three-set loss to USC's Gabriela Niculescu and Maria Sanchez, 3-6, 7-5, 6-2. Kissell and Vallverdu, the 15th-ranked doubles duo in the nation, matched up against a newly-formed doubles team from the University of Southern California. (Hurricanesports.com)
Women's Tennis Completes Stint at ITA National Indoor Championships Nov 9, 2008
- No. 22-ranked California women's tennis senior and No. 7-ranked sophomore each had their run at the 2008 ITA National Indoor Championships cut short today as they fell to the two top ranked players in the country in the quarterfinal round at the Boyd Tinsley Courts at the Boar's Head Sports Club in Charlottesville, Va. The four-day tournament hosted by the University of Virginia concludes on Sunday with the crowning of a singles and doubles champion. (Calbears.com)
Tar Heels Hang On At Virginia Nov 8, 2008
- The North Carolina volleyball team moved into a tie for first in the Atlantic Coast Conference Friday night in Charlottesville, Va. as the Tar Heels held on for a 3-2 (25-23, 25-20, 25-27, 22-25, 15-7) win over the Cavaliers. (Tarheelblue.com)
Opinion: Dark-horse firing candidates Nov 8, 2008
Al Groh, Virginia: Though many believe this season has been Groh's best coaching job in Charlottesville and I'm part of that faction the last three weeks of the season will decide his fate. The schedule: at Wake Forest (desperate for a win to salvage a souring season), Clemson (playing well under Dabo Swinney), at Virginia Tech (Groh is 1-6 vs. rival Hokies). (MSNBC -- Sports)
BETTER LIFE: More on senior health issues Nov 8, 2008
Senior health care - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Raising funds for Parkinson's. (USA Today -- Money)
Ilcinkas and Cossou Advance to Round of 16 at ITA Indoors Nov 8, 2008
The four-day tournament is hosted by the University of Virginia and the Boyd Tinsley Courts at the Boar's Head Sports Club in Charlottesville, Va. As the fifth-seeded women's singles player in the tournament, Cossou took out Brown's Bianca Aboubakare in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. (Calbears.com)
No. 1 Wake Forest Completes Undefeated Regular Season with 2-0 Win at Virginia Nov 8, 2008
The Official Site of Demon Deacon Athletics. Sam Cronin scored a goal and an assist in Wake Forest's 2-0 win at Virginia. (Wakeforestsports.com)
And You Thought Obama's Virginia Victory Was Surprising Nov 8, 2008
Virgil GoodeCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va ... Perriello is sitting outside a coffee shop in Charlottesville, besieged by voters dying to know whether they've stopped the ballot-counting marathon yet ... The 5th District spreads from Charlottesville (the Tribeca of the South) down to the border of North Carolina. (Slate)
Trojan Victories On First Day Of ITA Indoor Nationals Nov 7, 2008
Robert Farah will have another busy day of singles and doubles play tomorrow in Charlottesville ... CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. - USC junior had a successful first day at the National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships hosted by the University of Virginia at the Boar's Head Sports Club ... Fifth-seeded Farah pulled out a three-setter in singles play and also notched a doubles win alongside teammate to push into tomorrow's play in Charlottesville, Va. (Pac-10.org)
Clemson Women's Tennis Players Advance At National Indoor Championships On Thursday Nov 7, 2008
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Clemson women's tennis players and advanced to the second round of play at the ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships with wins on Thursday. The round of 16 matches will begin on Friday at 10:00 am from the Boar's Head Sports Club in Charlottesville, VA. The University of Virginia is serving as host of this year's event. (Clemsontigers.com)
Brett Helgeson Advances To The Round Of 16 AT ITA Indoors Nov 7, 2008
The University of Virginia is hosting the championships at the Boar's Head Sports Club in Charlottesville, Va. On the ITA circuit this fall, Helgeson has also participated in the main draw of the ITA All American Championships in Tulsa, Okla. (Und.com)
Drug Boosts Natural Growth Hormone in Seniors Nov 7, 2008
"As we all get older, our body composition changes," explained study author Dr. Michael O. Thorner, a teaching professor of internal medicine at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. "So, people in their 80s and 90s all look the same: their fat is distributed in the center and the abdomen, and they lose a lot of muscle mass.". (U.S. News & World Report)
Five-star TE Thomas names final five Nov 6, 2008
In what might have been Thomas' last visit to Charlottesville before he makes his college decision, the five-star prospect left impressed. Was it enough to push the Cavaliers to the top of his list. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Austen Childs and Simon Childs Selected to Compete in ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships Nov 6, 2008
The University of Virginia is hosting the championships at the Boar's Head Sports Club in Charlottesville, Va. "I am proud of Austen and Simon for being selected to compete in this very prestigious tournament," said U of L head coach. (Uoflsports.com)
Hurricanes Set to Host UM Women's Tennis Fall Invitational Nov 6, 2008
Also competing for the `Canes this weekend are and at the ITA National Indoor Championships in Charlottesville, Virginia. For more information on their tournament, please locate your internet browser to. (Hurricanesports.com)
Women's Tennis Sends Two to National Indoor Championships Nov 6, 2008
The University of Virginia is hosting the championships at the Boar's Head Sports Club in Charlottesville, Va. Vallverdu, a 5-foot-3 junior from Valencia, Venezuela, is participating in her second event of the year, and just her first since the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships in Pacific Palisades, Calif. (Hurricanesports.com)
Two Tiger Women's Tennis Players Earn Invitations To 2008 ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships Nov 6, 2008
CLEMSON, SC - Clemson women's tennis players and will begin play at the prestigious ITA National Indoor Championships on Thursday, Nov. 6 in Charlottesville, VA. The University of Virginia will serve as host with the tournament to be held at the Boar's Head Sports Club. Mijacika and Bek both earned invitations to the singles draw, mark the first time the Tigers have had a pair of singles competitors in the tournament under 11th-year head coach. (Clemsontigers.com)
Farrelly's Goal in Double-Overtime Lifts Virginia Past Wake Forest Nov 6, 2008
The Demon Deacons, who defeated Virginia in last Sunday's regular-season finale at Charlottesville, led 1-0 at the half, yielded a pair of second half goals to fall behind, then tied the score at 2-2 on Kristina Hanley's 10-yarder with 1:42 left to play in regulation. "As long as you're playing in the ACC, this is the type of game you are going to get," Virginia coach Steve Swanson said. (Theacc.com)
Men's Tennis To Close Out Fall Season In Virginia Nov 6, 2008
The University of Virginia is hosting the championships at the Boar's Head Sports Club in Charlottesville, Va. The men's singles bracket will play first, with the opening round scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday. (Und.com)
No. 1 Wake Forest Faces Virginia in Regular Season Finale Nov 6, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The top-ranked Wake Forest (16-0-1, 6-0-1 ACC) men's soccer looks to finish an unbeaten regular season on Friday night at 7 p.m. (ET) as the Deacons travel to Charlottesville, Va ... Virginia leads the all-time series 30-5-5, including a 9-3-1 advantage in Charlottesville. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Parr, Forman Named Top Seed at ITA Indoors Nov 6, 2008
Play begins Thursday in Charlottesville, Va ... The duo will face Michigan's Mike Sroczynski/Jason Jung team at 10 a.m. on Thursday in Charlottesville, Va. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Circuit City Shrinks In Bid to Save Cash Nov 5, 2008
The three Virginia stores being shut are on Chain Bridge Road in McLean, Davidson Place in Manassas and Albemarle Square in Charlottesville. The three Maryland locations going dark are on Pulaski Highway in Baltimore, Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville and 32nd Avenue in Marlow Heights. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Women's Rowing Closes Fall Season With Strong Showing on the Occoquan Nov 5, 2008
The Colonials' novice squad will return to action Nov. 8 when they travel to Charlottesville, VA, to race against the University of Virginia and Georgetown. . (Gwsports.com)
Drug may help combat frailty in older adults Nov 4, 2008
"Frailty is one of the scourges of elderly persons, and as researchers are beginning to learn about its causes, they are asking whether growth hormone deficiency is one of them," Dr. Michael O. Thorner, from the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, and colleagues explain in the latest issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Expect great weather for voting (which could be good for Democrats) Nov 4, 2008
There s a 60 percent chance of rain in Richmond and Charlottesville, but precipitation should be light, according to the weather service. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tech leads ACC title contenders Nov 4, 2008
Why they ll make it: With four wins in a row, including an overtime victory over Virginia in Charlottesville, the Hurricanes are the hottest team in the ACC. They have this week off before playing Virginia Tech at home in two Thursdays. By starting 2-3, Miami has stayed below the radar. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rowers enjoy in-team rivalry Nov 4, 2008
On Nov. 7, the team will face Southland champion Virginia again in its home city of Charlottesville at the Rivanna Romp. It's the last race the team has scheduled for the fall. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Bernanke Push for Lower Bank Borrowing Costs Drives Treasury Yields Higher Nov 4, 2008
U.S. long-term interest rates would be about 1 percentage point higher without foreign government and central bank buyers, according to Professors Francis and at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, who have performed research on the subject for the Fed. Foreign official of Treasuries fell by more than half in August, to a net $4. (Bloomberg)
The Linux Support Call HOWNOTTO Nov 4, 2008
Portland, Oregon is something in the vicinity of 3,000 miles away from Charlottesville, Virginia. I drove all 3,000 of them in a 17-foot U-Haul the week before last. (Datamation)
UM Women Finish Play at Duals in the Desert on Sunday Nov 3, 2008
However, that won't be the only tennis for the `Canes next weekend as they will also travel to Charlottesville, Virginia to compete in the ITA National Indoor Championships on Nov. 6-9. For more information, please log on to www. (Hurricanesports.com)
Women's Soccer ACCtion: Sunday, November 2 Nov 3, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Florida State's Sanna Talonen. (Theacc.com)
Alex Asher sets record and updates recruitment Nov 3, 2008
Alex Asher became the all time Central Virginia (Charlottesville area) career receiver Friday night against the Blue Ridge School. Asher holds a number of scholarship offers, but is still in the mix with a number of other schools. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
I made 100 phone calls for John McCain Nov 3, 2008
The numbers are concentrated in three areas of Virginia, all of them heavily populated by transplants from the rest of the country: the Northern Virginia suburbs, affluent, educated and trending blue; liberal Charlottesville and environs, home of the University of Virginia; and Hampton Roads, the tangle of cities and military bases in the state's southeast corner. It is a vote-rich swing district. (Salon)
Farewell to the bridge of our youth Nov 2, 2008
That is incalculably important in the education of our youth - as important to the spirit of our place as the neoclassical colonnades are to the spirit of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. However much the Missouri has been compromised and degraded by industrialization, it is still - even in its Corps of Engineers straitjacket - one of America's greatest rivers. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Miami catches Cavs Nov 2, 2008
Advertisements Hank Kurz Jr., The Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. - Jacory Harris couldn't afford to be nervous. Instead, Miami's freshman quarterback was as clutch as can be, completing a desperation 26-yard pass to tie Virginia in regulation, and then throwing another scoring pass that proved to be the game-winner when the Hurricanes' defense came up with one more critical stand, stripping the ball away in overtime to seal an improbable 24-17 victory. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Saving the day Nov 2, 2008
Miami just went to Charlottesville and beat the same UVA team that we lost to last week. Either of those games could go either way. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Miami Rowers Enjoy Stellar Day in Home Event Nov 2, 2008
Miami gets back to action on Nov. 16 when they travel to the Rivanna Romp in Charlottesville, Virginia. Saturday Results. (Hurricanesports.com)
Spider Women Capture Atlantic 10 Cross Country Title; Men Take Third Nov 2, 2008
The Spiders are scheduled to compete next weekend at the Virginia Invitational in Charlottesville, and in two weekends will run in Winston-Salem, N.C. at the NCAA Southeast Regional Championship. Spiders on the 2008 Atlantic 10 All-Conference Teams Men: Matt Llano - Junior Andrew Benford - Junior. (Richmondspiders.com)
Miami stuns Virginia in OT after last-minute TD Nov 2, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008. (AP) -- Jacory Harris threw a tying touchdown pass in the final minute and another one in overtime to give Miami a 24-17 win over Virginia on Saturday that gave the Hurricanes a tie for the lead in the ACC's Coastal Division. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
