In what I thought was a sloppy game by both teams, Virginia fought back from a 10 - 7 deficit in the 4th period and scored the final four goals to advance to the NCAA semis. Virginia had 50 shots with only 26 on goal while Hopkins had 36 shots with 19 on goal. Hopkins scored the first 4 goals in the first 7 minutes of the game and maintained the lead until Virginia evened the score at in the third period. Hopkins then scored the next 3 goals to lead 10 - 7 going into the final period. Boyden, Cormier, and Millon scored the 4th period goals for Virginia to send the game into OT. Both teams had chances in the first OT without success. Shellenberger scored an unassisted goals 20 seconds into the second OT to get the sudden death win for Virginia.

Now that his recruitment is wrapped up, former five-star forward TJ Power talked to @HoustonWilson about his decision to transfer to UVa and why relationships played such a key role in making it easy for him.

Even though the teams and divisions were already decided, this was an important game for both teams. Tech jumped out to a 7-0 lead by scoring 3 runs in the first inning and 4 runs in the second.. Virginia scored in the third on a two run home run by Saucke. Virginia batters left a total of 15 runners on base and were 2 for 16 with runners in scoring position in spite of getting a total of 18 hits. Virginia gained a tie score in the seventh when O'Ferrall walked, Stephan singled, and Saucke brought O' Ferrall home with another single. Ford and Ference followed with home runs. Both teams scored once in the eighth. There was no more scoring until the thirteenth inning. Tech scored without a hit to take a 9 to 8 lead. In the bottom of the inning, Anderson led off with a walk and scored on a walk-off home run by Didawick.
Coady was the starting pitcher and gave up 5 runs on 6 hits. He was relieved by Woolfolk in the second after Coady had given up 2 doubles. Woolfolk allowed a walk and two doubles before getting out of the inning. Woolfolk pitched the third, fourth, and fifth innings without allowing a hit. He was relieved by Tonas, who pitched 2 innings and allowed just 1 hit. Teel came in and pitched 2.1 innings and gave upe up 4 hits but just 1 run. Barker pitched 1.2 innings and gave up 1 hit but no runs. Hungate pitched the final two inning and allowed no hits but 1 run. He got the win (7-1)
Ford got 4 hits, and Saucke got 3.
The Virginia win gave the Hoos the 4 seed in the ACC tournament. The four home runs extended the single season record.

Virginia hitters had an impressive year. The team batting average was .340, and the on base average was .431. The Hoos had 13 players with 10 or more at bats; all hit .292 or better, and 11 hit .306 or better. The team had 666 base hits, which included 132 doubles, 13 triples, and a school record 106 home runs. Did awick's 22 home runs put him in third place on home runs in a season, and Ford's 17 home runs is a record for first years. Ference also hit 17 home runs and a team leading 3 triples.

Former four-star recruit Jalen Warley went in-depth with @HoustonWilson about his decision to transfer from Florida State to UVa and why he’s so excited to bring his ACC experience to Charlottesville.

Losing 10-5 in the 7th toady - pitching has been awful. Post season and giving up a ton of runs not a good mix.

The one and only spring live period begins today and goes until Sunday.

The major AAU circuits will be the most appealing stops for the UVa staff.

Nike EYBL and the New Balance circuits will be in Indianapolis
The Under Armour Circuit is in Hamilton, Ohio.
The adidas circuit is in Bryan, Texas.
The Puma Circuit will be in Wichita.

Lets use this thread to post all updates from the weekend.

Ames is Virginia bound after one year with the Wildcats, according to his agent Jack Lieb (to ESPN's Jeff Borzello). Ames scored 5.2 ppg and dished out 2 apg in just over 20 minutes per game with the Wildcats. Ames was ranked #66 in the 2023 recruiting class (4 spots behind Elijah Gertrude) and has three years of eligibility. UVa has now added three former top-100 players to the roster via the transfer portal, and Ames takes their last open scholarship.

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Lost to wake last night 4-1. Playing without No. 1 player who was scratched at last minute due to illness so really not a surprise. Unlucky way to end season as believe they win if he is healthy

Anderson had 2 home runs, and Saucke, Didawick, Godbout, and Becker had 1 each. The Hokies scored 1 run in the first inning, and the Cavs tied the score in the second inning thanks to Didawick's home run. Virginia went off script in the third and scored 3 runs on 5 singles to take a 4 - 1 lead. The team added 5 runs in the fourth on 3 home runs and 2 more runs in the fifth on Anderson's second home run. Tech scored twice in the sixth before Godbout's two run home run ended the scoring.
Savino was the starting pitcher and pitched 5 innings and faced 1 batter in the sixth inning to get the win. He allowed 4 hits and 2 runs. He was relieved by Barker, who gave up 2 hits and 1 run. Osinski got the final out in the sixth He walked the first batter in the seventh, but a double play and a routine fly ball to right ended Hokie hopes. Every position player for Virginia had at least 1 of the team's 14 hits.
The win gave Virginia another point in the Commonwealth Clash and delighted this old Hoo.

Blanco started on the mound for Virginia and threw 106 pitches over 7.1 innings. He scattered 5 hits, 4 walks, and 2 unearned runs to get the win (6-3). Hungate pitched .2 innings and allowed 2 hits and 1 run Tonas pitched and retired all three batters that he faced.
Ference and Becker hit 2 run home runs, and Didawick hit a solo home run as part of his 3 hit game. All ten Virginia position players ended the game with batting averages above .300.

Three-star WR Dillon Newton-Short fell in love with UVa from the jump, a big reason why the Matoaca standout chose the Wahoos last week. He talked to @Dylan Callaghan-Croley about that decision, his relationships with the staff, and much more.

Hoos continue to kick the ball around on defense giving up two unearned so far in the 4th against the Chokies

After a difficult loss at the Australian Open in January, Danielle Collins announced she would retire at the end of the season. She’s had some health difficulties - including both rheumatoid arthritis and endometriosis – but she played through those challenges and has had a pretty successful career. It seems the retirement announcement provided some mental clarity for her because she has been on an absolute tear since then. She’s won two tournaments in the last couple of months, has won 19 of her last 20 matches, beat some of the best players in the world, and added $1.6M to her bank account this year. She plays in the semifinals of the Italian Open tomorrow against the #2 ranked player in the world, Aryna Sabalenka. Winning the Italian Open would land her another $800k and it’s the last clay court tournament before the French Open (one of three remaining Grand Slams this year). She may go into the French Open ranked in the top 10. I’d love for her to get a Grand Slam title before she retires. That trophy would look great next two her two national championship trophies from her time on Grounds. I’m happy for her – she’s had some ups and downs but nothing’s holding her back from going out with a bang.
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Now that I've retired, have even more time to obsess about Hoos hoops. In reviewing last season was reminded that we were 7-1 in "close" games- 3 points or less or game that went into OT. Only 1 of the 11 losses was close- rest all blow outs. Really think Beekman had a big part in the close wins. So who will be "the guy" this season at crunch time? Honestly don't know.

Would hope Warley because of his size and ability to get to the rack, but don't know if he has "it" factor. Really don't see anyone else- since Imac is more a shooter who will be smothered at crunch time.

Think next year we could have a better TEAM, but a worse record- if that makes any sense. More close losses because of lack of a "go to" scorer. Power/ Saunders tandem could be outstanding, but don't see either as a creator type. So where do we go for a must get hoop?

On Episode 562 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“It’s Going to Be Different”), we talk about the end of portal season and then discuss recent scheduling news for UVa’s football program and what it says about the future.

Site: https://virginia.rivals.com/news/cavscorner-podcast-episode-562

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Some updates.....

UCLA is doing everything they can to try and keep Trent Perry in LA. Right now they do not have any more scholarships available but there has been some talk about pushing a kid out to make room for Perry. Perry's parents do not want him at UCLA but it is pretty obvious Perry does not want to be far from home.


Aidan Mahaney was strongly considering UVA. It sounds like that UConn might have had a stronger NIL pitch.

UVA is completely in play for TJ Power. The three schools getting the most noise right now are Wake Forest, UVA and Notre Dame. I think things will be escalating quickly with him. He has visited Virginia before so he does not really have to visit again. He knows the place.

Right now I am not hearing any other names... I am sure the staff has some names of guys they are keeping tabs on right now but I am not sure. This week will be very interesting... As I know more, I will keep you guys informed.

Former Vanderbilt forward Carter Lang talked to @HoustonWilson about his excitement in getting the chance to come back home to Charlottesville to play at UVa.

UVA in first during Round 1 - only other team under par so far has been Auburn.
Just the first round with some teams still on the course, but solid first day.
Golf - Baton Rouge Regional scoring link

Admittedly that is just plain weird to type!

Anybody heard anything about this kid? PG from Staunton High School coming.

The Commitment: @justin ferber takes a look at what getting SDSU transfer Elijah Saunders means for UVa and why his addition is so vital for the Hoos going into next season.

The Commitment: @justin ferber breaks down what getting Duke transfer TJ Power, a former five-star recruit, means for UVa as the Wahoos retool the roster heading into next season.