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UNC-W Make-Up Game Tonight From UVa Athletics Media Relations Official Releases The Virginia men's basketball team has a quick turnaround after its victory over nationally ranked Miami on Saturday (Jan. 16) as the Cavaliers host UNC Wilmington at John Paul Jones Arena on Monday (Jan. 18). The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and is the final non-conference game of the regular season for UVa. The contest is a make-up game from December; the original game was postponed due to a snowstorm that hammered the area. UVa has won its last seven games and is now 11-4 overall and 3-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Cavaliers are the only team in the ACC undefeated in conference play. The team's 3-0 start in the conference is its best since opening conference play in 1994-95 with a 4-0 record. Virginia's seven-game winning streak is the program's longest since winning seven consecutive games during the 2006-07 season. UVa hasn't won eight consecutive games since the start of the 2003-04 season. UNC Wilmington enters Monday's game with an overall record of 6-11 and a 2-5 record in the Colonial Athletic Association after a 79-56 loss at Northeastern on Saturday (Jan. 16). Among the Seahawks victories are wins over Penn State (80-69) and William & Mary (62-61). UNC Wilmington's record also includes losses to Miami (67-60), South Florida (74-66) and Wake Forest (80-69). The UNC-W game is part of a new ticket promotion being offered by UVa. In an effort to create a great home court advantage for the men's basketball team at John Paul Jones Arena, the Virginia athletics department has announced a ticket offer for six of the Cavaliers' remaining home games this season. A $10 ticket is now on sale for seats in the last nine rows of upper level end zone sections (sections 305-311) of the arena. Fans were surveyed earlier this week and asked to provide feedback on this ticket offer. The $10 ticket offer is available for UVa's home games with UNC Wilmington (Jan. 18), Virginia Tech (Jan. 28), NC State (Feb. 3), Wake Forest (Feb. 6), Florida State (Feb. 17) and Maryland (March 6). "We believe it's important for this program to experience a loud and supportive home court advantage," said UVa Executive Associate Athletics Director Jon Oliver. "Our fans were an important factor and made a significant impact when they created that type of home court atmosphere in the team's recent victories over UAB and Georgia Tech at John Paul Jones Arena. "Our average home attendance in 2006-07, our first season in the arena, was 13,521 fans a game. The team was 8-0 against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents at home that season and compiled an overall home record of 16-1. We have initiated this ticket offer to help in providing that type of support for head coach Tony Bennett and his program. We appreciate the fan response we received to our survey. Based on responses to the survey, we will continue to explore ways to make it easier for fans to become a part of supporting this program." Read the releases here and here. |
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This Week In Recruiting RB KP Parks, RB Khalek Shepherd, WR EJ Scott, OL Henry Coley, CB Rijo Walker and S Kyrrel Latimer are expected to be in Charlottesville this weekend for official recruiting visits. Maury (Norfolk, VA) punter Orion Hall, who told TheSabre.com last month that he had accepted a recruited walk-on spot with the Cavaliers, is also expected to make an official visit this weekend. We'll try to confirm others as well before the weekend arrives. The weekend of Jan. 29 is expected to be the big weekend as far as remaining targets are concerned. 6-5, 290-pound Maury (Norfolk, VA) offensive lineman Stephen Lawe switched his official visit date from the 22nd to the 29th. We'll catch up with Lawe this week for more and to confirm this schedule is still in place. Also, Southridge (Miami, FL) linebacker Ralph Williams, a soft verbal to Tennessee, also plans to officially visit Virginia on the 29th according to a report on Scout.com. We hope to reach Williams as well this week for the latest. Last week, we profiled Landmark Christian (Fairburn, GA) senior linebacker Josh Gebhardt. The 6-3, 230-pound Gebhardt has a top three of Air Force, UAB and UVa. He plans to take an official visit to UAB, which has offered, this weekend. He plans to take an official visit to UVa on the weekend of the 29th, but as of last week the Cavaliers had not offered the linebacker prospect. Another potential offer candidate is Maury (Norfolk, VA) defensive back Keenan Lambert. The 6-1, 190-pound senior was scheduled to visit Virginia this weekend, but we'll check back for the latest. We'll also check in on Highland Springs (VA) defensive tackle Rashad Winston, a Richmond commit who would consider the Cavaliers if an offer were to come. Green Run (Virginia Beach, VA) running back Dejor Simmons, who was considering an official to UVa this weekend, has committed to JMU according to VirginiaPreps.com. With just over two weeks left until the National Signing Day, which takes place on Feb. 3, news on football recruiting targets should heat up. Stay tuned for more from TheSabre.com throughout the coming weeks. As 2010 class recruiting winds down, 2011 recruiting is picking up. Last week, as reported on TheSabre.com, Virginia officially offered Bayside (Virginia Beach, VA) stud cornerback Demetrious Nicholson. Nicholson, a first-team all-Tidewater selection in 2009, now has eight official FBS offers in the fold. An offer is expected to go out soon to Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) quarterback Lafonte Thourogood. The 6-2, 215-pound prospect totaled about 1,800 yards of offense in 2009 and headlines a talented Dolphins junior class.
Chris Horne, our resident recruiting expert, provides updates throughout the week for Edge subscribers about UVa's commitments and recruiting targets in football and men's basketball. To sign up for an Edge subscription, please check out the Sabre Edge Sign Up and Information Page. If you're already on board as an Edge subscriber, click the links below to catch up on recruiting. Sabre Edge recruiting updates from the past week ...
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Wright Becomes UVa's All-Time Leading Scorer UVa Athletics Media Relations, Official Release Monica Wright scored 20 points to pass Dawn Staley as the women's career scoring leader in Virginia history, but No. 23 Virginia lost 61-60 to Maryland on Monday night. Wright, a preseason All-American and the ACC's Preseason Player of the Year, came into the game needing 16 points to pass Staley's total of 2,135 points. Staley, the best player in school history, played from 1989-92 and was a two-time national player of the year. She was also the Cavaliers assists leader until Sharneé Zoll passed her record in February 2008. Wright now has 2,140 points for her career. Staley, who now coaches at South Carolina, also led the Cavaliers to three consecutive Final Four appearances. Read the full news release here.
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Issue No. 357 - Sept. 1, 2008
This Week In Recruiting A large number of recruits turned out for Saturday's loss to USC, but right now most of the response has been positive. In talking with Sherando (Stephens City, VA) quarterback Ross Metheny, a number of Virginia's commitments continue to be excited at the prospect of being at UVa next year. They were also impressed with the game atmosphere. "All the guys and I were talking about how neat the opening was, with the fly over and the adventures of Cavman," Metheny said. Specifically, the 6-3, 190-pound senior signal caller spoke with outside linebacker recruit Tucker Windle, offensive lineman Luke Bowanko, linebacker Connor McCartin, running back Dominique Wallace, safety Corey Lillard and quarterback/wide receiver Quintin Hunter. "We can't wait to be a part of it," he said. "It is always a neat experience [at Virginia]. It was also kind of neat to see new wrinkles and new changes to the offense." We'll have more on Metheny later today, including his take on his upcoming senior season - he has fully recovered from the broken fibula he suffered in the final game of last season and he is looking forward to the season opener this Friday. Much can be made about how a recruit will react to one game in particular. I think most realize that it is just one game, against one of the top teams in the country no less, and will look to see how the team reacts the rest of the way this season. I would be very surprised if the outing has a big impact on commitments especially, most of which seem very solid in their commitment to the University of Virginia. One prospect who was not solid heading into the game was Camden Catholic (N.J.) wide receiver Tyree Watkins, who was expected to be in attendance on Saturday. Watkins told TheSabre.com last month that he would watch carefully with a decision on if he would make official visits to other schools coming afterwards. We'll also catch up with 2009 and 2010 class targets that have not committed. Top in-state 2009 recruits Morgan Moses and Logan Thomas were in attendance and we plan to talk to both of these kids this week if possible. 2010 prospects were in attendance as well, including already offered Zack McCray, a tight end/defensive end out of Brookville, and Madison County offensive lineman Caleb Farris.
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