Matt Thaiss earned 2nd team All-ACC catcher this year
His .378 average, nine home runs and 54 RBI all lead the team, but Thaiss does more than just lead from a numbers stand point.
Kim McNeill spent five seasons with the CavaliersUVa women's basketball associate head coach Kim McNeill has been named the head coach at the University of Hartford, and the 38-year-old will be joined by her husband Cory McNeill, who was also an assistant on the Virginia coaching staff.
Harrison Richmond (right) and Henrik Wiersholm exit security at CHO on Wednesday afternoonA few members of the UVa men's tennis team arrived at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport on Wednesday afternoon, after winning the NCAA national championship for the second year in a row, and the third time in the last four seasons.
The top-seeded Virginia men’s tennis team won its second-straight NCAA Championship with a 4-1 victory over No. 11 Oklahoma on Tuesday.
Here are some of the high school tournament scores from Tuesday night:
Clark will also serve as the Eagles' Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Clark will begin working at Covenant July 1st.
Full StoryClark will also serve as the Eagles' Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Clark will begin working at Covenant July 1st.
Full StoryThe Cavaliers and Buckeyes meet for the second straight season in the Challenge and sixth time overall. UVA defeated Ohio State 64-58 in Columbus last season.
Full StoryThe Cavaliers and Buckeyes meet for the second straight season in the Challenge and sixth time overall. UVA defeated Ohio State 64-58 in Columbus last season.
Full StoryThe defending national-champion Cavaliers will be making their fifth appearance in the finals in the last six years, facing No. 11 Oklahoma (20-10) in the championship match on Tuesday, May 24 at 5 p.m. ET.
Full StoryThe defending national-champion Cavaliers will be making their fifth appearance in the finals in the last six years, facing No. 11 Oklahoma (20-10) in the championship match on Tuesday, May 24 at 5 p.m. ET.
Full StoryDom Starsia compiled 274 wins, four national championships, and six ACC titles in 24 seasons at Virginia.
Full StoryDom Starsia compiled 274 wins, four national championships, and six ACC titles in 24 seasons at Virginia.
Full StoryConnor Jones was the lone Virginia player to make 1st team, Matt Thaiss and Pavin Smith earned 2nd team honors, while Ernie Clement was a third-team selection.
Full StoryConnor Jones was the lone Virginia player to make first team, Matt Thaiss and Pavin Smith earned second team honors, while Ernie Clement was a third-team selection.
Full StoryVirginia begins ACC tournament play Thursday in Durham at 11:00 a.m. against Clemson.
Full StoryVirginia begins ACC tournament play Thursday in Durham at 11:00 a.m. against Clemson.
Full StoryThe James Madison softball team will play in an NCAA Super Regional for the first time in school history, as the Dukes beat Longwood 5-1 in the Harrisonburg Regional Final on Sunday.
Full StoryThe James Madison softball team will play in an NCAA Super Regional for the first time in school history, as the Dukes beat Longwood 5-1 in the Harrisonburg Regional Final on Sunday.
Full StoryThe #1 UVa men's tennis team will play in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament for the 9th time in the last ten years, as the Cavaliers beat 9-seed Florida 4-0 in the quarterfinals on Sunday in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Full StoryThe #1 UVa men's tennis team will play in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament for the 9th time in the last ten years, as the Cavaliers beat 9-seed Florida 4-0 in the quarterfinals on Sunday in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Full StoryAdam Haseley's complete game against Virginia Tech was the third for a Virginia starter in just eight days
Full StoryAdam Haseley's complete game against Virginia Tech was the third for a Virginia starter in just eight days
Full StoryThe Virginia baseball team is the three-seed in the ACC Tournament, and the Cavaliers will take on six-seed Clemson in their first game on Thursday in Durham, North Carolina.
Full StoryThe Virginia baseball team is the three-seed in the ACC Tournament, and the Cavaliers will take on six-seed Clemson in their first game on Thursday in Durham, North Carolina.
Full StoryThe JMU softball team will play in an NCAA Regional final for the first time in program history, as the Dukes beat North Carolina 10-1 on Saturday in Harrisonburg.
Full StoryThe JMU softball team will play in an NCAA Regional final for the first time in program history, as the Dukes beat North Carolina 10-1 on Saturday in Harrisonburg.
Full StoryThe 14-seed UVa women's tennis team lost 4-2 against 6-seed Vanderbilt in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals.
Full StoryThe 14-seed UVa women's tennis team lost 4-2 against 6-seed Vanderbilt in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals.
Full StoryThe St. Anne's-Belfield boys lacrosse team lost 12-7 against St. Stephen's-St. Agnes in the VISAA Division I state championship game on Saturday at George Mason College.
Full StoryThe St. Anne's-Belfield boys lacrosse team lost 12-7 against St. Stephen's-St. Agnes in the VISAA Division I state championship game on Saturday at George Mason College.
Full StoryBehind a complete-game two-hitter from Adam Haseley the No. 8 Virginia baseball team downed Virginia Tech, 4-1, Saturday to complete a three-game series sweep at Davenport Field.
Full StoryNo. 8 UVa defeated Virginia Tech 4-1, behind a complete game two-hit effort from Adam Haseley.
Full StoryThe 8th ranked Virginia baseball team clinched its fifth straight ACC series win beating Virginia Tech 7-6 Friday afternoon at Davenport Field.
Full StoryThe 8th ranked Virginia baseball team clinched its fifth straight ACC series win beating Virginia Tech 7-6 Friday afternoon at Davenport Field.
Full StoryHere are Friday's prep playoff sports scores:
Full StoryHere are Friday's prep playoff sports scores:
Full StoryThe No. 1 Virginia men’s tennis team (27-4) advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship for the 12th year in a row with a with a 4-2 victory over No. 16 Oklahoma State (20-8) on Friday in Tulsa, OK.
Full StoryThe No. 1 Virginia men’s tennis team (27-4) advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship for the 12th year in a row with a with a 4-2 victory over No. 16 Oklahoma State (20-8) on Friday in Tulsa, OK.
Full StoryThe #8 Virginia baseball won for the 9th time in its last ten games, as the Cavaliers beat Virginia Tech 8-3 in Game One of a three-game series at Davenport Field on Thursday Night.
Full StoryThe #8 Virginia baseball won for the 9th time in its last ten games, as the Cavaliers beat Virginia Tech 8-3 in Game One of a three-game series at Davenport Field on Thursday Night.
Full StoryHigh School sports scores and highlights from across Central Virginia on Thursday, May 19th.
Full StoryHigh School sports scores and highlights from across Central Virginia on Thursday, May 19th.
Full StoryThe third time proved to be the charm as 14th-seeded Virginia (19-10) upset third-seeded North Carolina (31-3) by a score of 4-2 on Thursday at the NCAA Championships hosted by the University of Tulsa.
Full StoryThe third time proved to be the charm as 14th-seeded Virginia (19-10) upset third-seeded North Carolina (31-3) by a score of 4-2 on Thursday at the NCAA Championships hosted by the University of Tulsa.
Full StoryFirst pitch for Friday's UVa vs. Virginia Tech baseball game at Davenport Field has been moved from 6pm to 1pm due to expected inclement weather.
Full StoryFirst pitch for Friday's UVa vs. Virginia Tech baseball game at Davenport Field has been moved from 6pm to 1pm due to expected inclement weather.
Full StoryWilliam Monroe senior pitcher Cody Spencer was celebrated with ceremonial signing at WMHS on Thursday, as Spencer will play baseball at Bridgewater next year.
Full StoryWilliam Monroe senior pitcher Cody Spencer was celebrated with ceremonial signing at WMHS on Thursday, as Spencer will play baseball at Bridgewater next year.
Full StoryHigh School sports scores and highlights from across Central Virginia on Wednesday, May 18th.
Full StoryHigh School sports scores and highlights from across Central Virginia on Wednesday, May 18th.
Full StoryUVa sophomore Justin Novak has been red-hot at the plate. The Tokyo, Japan native is batting .350 in his last ten games.
Full StoryUVa sophomore Justin Novak has been red-hot at the plate. The Tokyo, Japan native is batting .350 in his last ten games.
Full StoryDom Starsia will not return as the University of Virginia's head lacrosse coach in 2017 according to multiple reports. Starsia's contract reportedly is not being renewed.
Full StoryDom Starsia will not return as the University of Virginia's head lacrosse coach in 2017 according to Inside Lacrosse magazine. Starsia's contract reportedly is not being renewed.
Full StoryThe Charlottesville-based soccer team Aromas Cafe FC will play the Richmond Kickers Wednesday in Richmond.
Full StoryThe Charlottesville-based soccer team Aromas Cafe FC will play the Richmond Kickers Wednesday in Richmond.
Full StoryThe STAB boys and girls lacrosse team's each defeated Collegiate by one goal to advance in the State playoffs.
Full StoryThe STAB boys and girls lacrosse team's each defeated Collegiate by one goal to advance in the State playoffs.
Full StoryFormer Arizona State two-way lineman Jack Powers has committed to transferring to UVa.
Full StoryFormer Arizona State two-way lineman Jack Powers has committed to transferring to UVa.
Full StoryDavis takes over for Monroe Rateau, who announced his retirement back in March, after 35 years at the helm.
Full StoryDavis takes over for Monroe Rateau, who announced his retirement back in March after 35 years at the helm.
Full StoryThe Virginia-Richmond baseball game, scheduled for 6 p.m.Tuesday at Davenport Field, has been cancelled because of inclement weather. The game will not be rescheduled.
Full StoryThe Virginia-Richmond baseball game, scheduled for 6 p.m.Tuesday at Davenport Field, has been cancelled because of inclement weather. The game will not be rescheduled.
Full StoryHere are some of the high school sports scores from Monday.
Full StoryHere are some of the high school sports scores from Monday.
Full StoryFormer UVa pitcher Brandon Waddell is undefeated this season in the minor leagues with a record of 7-0.
Full StoryFormer UVa pitcher Brandon Waddell is undefeated this season in the minor leagues with a record of 7-0.
Full Story12th ranked Virginia saw its eight-game win streak snapped as it fell 5-4 to 19th ranked Georgia Tech in game three of its ACC series Sunday from Davenport Field.
Full Story12th ranked Virginia saw its eight-game win streak snapped as it fell 5-4 to 19th ranked Georgia Tech in game three of its ACC series Sunday from Davenport Field.
Full StoryThe top-ranked and defending national champion UVa men's tennis team advanced to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 for the 13th year in a row, as the Cavaliers beat Penn State 4-1 on Sunday at the Snyder Tennis Center.
Full StoryThe top-ranked and defending national champion UVa men's tennis team advanced to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 for the 13th year in a row, as the Cavaliers beat Penn State 4-1 on Sunday at the Snyder Tennis Center.
Full StoryAlec Bettinger tossed his first career complete game, and the #12 Virginia baseball team racked up 17 hits, as the Cavaliers picked up a 9-4 win over #19 Georgia Tech on Saturday.
Full StoryAlec Bettinger tossed his first career complete game, and the #12 Virginia baseball team racked up 17 hits, as the Cavaliers picked up a 9-4 win over #19 Georgia Tech on Saturday.
Full StoryThe Virginia women's tennis team is headed to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 for the 6th year in a row, as the Cavaliers defeated LSU 4-2 on Saturday.
Full StoryThe Virginia women's tennis team is headed to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 for the 6th year in a row, as the Cavaliers defeated LSU 4-2 on Saturday.
Full StoryThe top-ranked and defending national champion UVa men's tennis team beat Monmouth 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Snyder Tennis Center on Saturday.
Full StoryThe top-ranked and defending national champion UVa men's tennis team beat Monmouth 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Snyder Tennis Center on Saturday.
Full StoryJMU captured its third CAA title in program history and improved to 46-4 for the season, extending an active winning streak to six games. .
Full StoryJMU captured its third CAA title in program history and improved to 46-4 for the season, extending an active winning streak to six games. .
Full StoryThe 12th ranked Wahoos will host 19th ranked Georgia Tech for a three game series starting Friday.
Full StoryThe 12th ranked UVa baseball team will host 19th ranked Georgia Tech for a three game series starting Friday.
Full StoryHere are some of the high school sports scores from Thursday:
Full StoryHere are some of the high school sports scores from Thursday:
Full StoryMike Shiers joined the NBC29 News Team as a weekend sports anchor in September of 2009.
Full StoryMike Shiers joined the NBC29 News Team as a weekend sports anchor in September of 2009. A proud graduate of Syracuse University, Mike comes to Charlottesville from WALB in Albany, Georgia, where he served as weekend sports anchor for three years.
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