Wrestling

Virginia to take on N.C. State, Duke in crucial matches this weekend

After splitting a pair of non-conference matches last weekend, Virginia returns to conference play as it takes on N.

C. State tonight and Duke tomorrow in Memorial Gym.

After NCAA regulations ban certain weight loss methods, Virginia wrestlers focus on diet, exercise

Throughout the history of wrestling, meeting the challenge of packing the most muscle into a small frame has been vital for success.

For many years, the answer for wrestlers has been to actively control their weight. The Cavaliers are no exception.

Coming off tighter match against rival UNC-Greenboro than expected, Virginia knows not to take any team lightly

The Virginia wrestling team is ready to kick off their ACC portion of the schedule when it faces North Carolina in Chapel Hill tonight and Virginia Tech Sunday in Richmond.

Coming off a slightly...

Despite posting a 1-2 record at Virginia Duals, U.Va. looks to bounce back against Greensboro

Heading into ACC season, the Virginia wrestling team needs to make sure that they are fine-tuned, and they will get that opportunity Saturday when they face off against UNC-Greensboro.

The Spartans...

Coaches prove powerful presence in recruiting, practice, connecting with players

Though the head coach is often the one given credit and blame for a team's performance, his or her assistants have a lot, if not everything, to do with the team's success.

Sophomore is ranked No. 18 in country, was ACC Freshman of Year; uses attacking style to overwhelm opponents

Eric Albright is known as a "tough Pennsylvanian kid.

" It is this toughness which has made five-foot, six-inch, 133-lb. Albright an instant leader of Virginia wrestling, despite his sophomore standing.

Despite possible concussion, Eric Albright joins seven other teammates in going a perfect 2-0 in Saturday's matches

Despite some early season kinks that still need to be worked out, the Virginia wrestling team was dominant yesterday.

Cavaliers end regular season on high note, bring record to 4-1 in the conference, tie for first going into ACC championships in two weeks

The Virginia wrestling team's victory over Maryland Friday night earned them a spot alongside the Terrapins at the top of the ACC. Ending the regular season with the 24-14 win, the Cavaliers moved..

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Cav's take three wins over weekend: ODU Friday; Ohio, JMU on Sunday

The Virginia wrestling team kept its winning momentum going this weekend, taking matches against Old Dominion University on Friday and over Ohio and James Madison Universities in a dual meet at Memorial Gymnasium on Sunday.

Virginia lacks offensive drive necessary to capitalize on early lead, suffers eventual crushing 28-10 defeat at hands of Ohio State

Virginia wrestler Anthony Burke won the opening 125-pound class match against Ohio State's Nathan Costello, but the Buckeyes won the next seven to beat the Cavaliers 28-10 at Memorial Gymnasium yesterday.

Freshmen wrestlers from Winchester, Va. grateful for support, challenge in first season

At first glance Kyle and Danny Artusio do look identical. But take a closer look -- or a glimpse at Virginia's media guide.

In fact, the pair of freshman wrestling brothers aren't identical, not in size anyway.

Assistant coaches teach intensity, leadership to Virginia wrestlers; Seay led Oklahoma State to multiple national titles

Glancing down the bench at a recent Virginia wrestling meet, three men stood out among the orange-and-blue-clad athletes going through their pre-game motions and head coach Lenny Bernstein.

Senior 165-pounder with goals of being All-American may not possess all natural talent, but uses dedication, work ethic to surpass competitors

If anyone knows hard work, it's Virginia wrestler Will Durkee.

After taking first in their respective classes at the ACC championships, Moore, Foley look to win Virginia's first-ever national title

The road to a national title runs through the Gateway to the West for Scott Moore and Tim Foley, who will represent Virginia in the 2004 NCAA wrestling championships this week in St. Louis. Both of.

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Squad's biggest challenge could come from Wolfpack; N.

C. State, Duke, Virginia all enter with one conference defeat

The Virginia wrestling team will be hoping to emulate the recent success of their swimming counterparts when the ACC championships get underway in University Hall Saturday. Virginia (10-7, 3-1 ACC).

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To end regular season, Cavalier wrestlers fall to The Citadel, Cornell in quad meet after victory against James Madison, Moore seals undefeated regular season

The Virginia wrestling team hosted James Madison, Cornell and The Citadel Saturday in a quad meet at Memorial Gymnasium.

The meet completed Virginia's regular season of dual matches.

Virginia looks for tenth win tomorrow at Mem Gym, No. 1 Scott Moore looks to remain unbeaten, last meet before ACC'S

The Virginia wrestlers have a big weekend ahead of them.

Cavaliers triumph over Terrapins, 25-15, Scott Moore sets school record with 29 pins on season, remains undefeated

The Virginia wrestling team (9-5, 3-1 ACC) rounded out the ACC portion of their schedule last night with a solid 25-15 home victory over Maryland (3-8, 0-4).

Undefeated 141-pounder tied career mark for falls last weekend, could break record tonight

Scott Moore, a 141-pound senior wrestler, has been perfect this year. No, really -- perfect.

40-0 perfect. Not a single time this season, at the end of a match, has the referee raised the hand of..

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Newly annointed No. 1 Scott Moore, ACC Wrestler of the Week Tim Foley, lead Cavs on two-state, three-school tour

After hosting a quad meet last Saturday in Memorial Gym, the Virginia wrestling team will return to action in full force tomorrow.

The Cavaliers have...

Cavaliers defeat Old Dominion and Virginia Tech, lose to Kent State before series of road meets

In an effort to prepare for the ACC and NCAA tournaments, Virginia wrestling coach Lenny Bernstein scheduled three consecutive matches on Saturday. His team responded well, coming away with victories in two of the three matches.

Cavs host in-state rival Virginia Tech, look for revenge against Kent State, take on Old Dominion in triple header

The Virginia wrestling team returns to action Saturday, hosting a quad meet at Memorial Gymnasium.

The Cavaliers look to keep on rolling after picking up two victories last weekend against ACC...

Facilities improvement, transfer of Penn State star boost morale for 2003-2004 Cavaliers

Virginia wrestling coach Lenny Bernstein has quietly moved the wrestling program forward for 10 years now. Note to Cavalier fans: Bernstein's boys won't be quiet for much longer.

The Cavaliers did not fail to impress on Senior Day, as they displayed their wrestling excellence, capping off an extremely successful 12-win season

Virginia Senior Brian Muir predicted this one wouldn't be close -- his teammates didn't let him down.

The Virginia wrestling team ended a spectacular regular season Saturday by hammering American University, 34-7.

After winning the Virginia Intercollegiate Championship title, Cavs travel to Blacksburg to meet Hokies on their home mat

The Virginia wrestling team takes a hot streak on the road this weekend to Blacksburg to face in-state foe, Virginia Tech. The Cavaliers (4-5, 1-0 ACC) have won four of their last five contests,.

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Cavaliers top JMU, Old Dominion, VMI and other in-state rivals to take win into conference meet against UNC

LEXINGTON -- For the Virginia wrestling team -- as for most teams -- there are two types of competition: conference opponents and old rivals.

The Cavaliers exerted their dominance Sunday over a field...