While the world of Virginia sports continues to develop over the past week, the community has taken time to pause, honor, and remember the lives of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry on the third
anniversary of their passing. According to UVA Today , the University offered a number of memorial events last week, including Thursday’s ringing of the University Chapel Bells to the song of “Amazing Grace.”
The Virginia community will continue to commemorate Devin, Lavel, and D’Sean–and support survivors of the shooting, including survivors Mike Hollins and Marlee Morgan, who were injured in the shooting.
While we bring you the weekly Virginia sports recap, we are reminded of the more important things in life and how sports – and community – can bring us together.
Notable News
UVA women’s soccer advances to Sweet 16 – Streaking the Lawn
No. 1 seed Virginia women’s soccer cruised to a 2-0 victory over No. 8 seed Penn State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night, courtesy of goals from Maggie Cagle and Lia Godfrey in the first and second halves, respectively.
UVA Football to play NC State in Brazil in 2026 – Streaking the Lawn
Virginia and NC State have agreed to move their 2026 non-conference game to Brazil–where with the matchup now classified as a conference game, as first reported by Cory Smith of Pack Ride.. While Virginia will lose the traditional home-field advantage, both programs are expected to receive a financial payout.
The game is scheduled for mid-September, and while it is not college football’s first international game, it does mark a debut in Brazil. Although missing out on a potential recruiting weekend and home-field advantage, the publicity and hopeful payout could generate some benefit for both programs.
UMBC Upsets Virginia 61-56 – Virginia Athletics
No Virginia fan wants to read about another UMBC upset. While the Tuesday 61-56 loss for the women’s basketball team isn’t as consequential, the ‘Hoos (3-1) end their early-season winning streak in a game in which they were strongly favored.
Despite Breona Hurd’s career-high of 22 points, Virginia never managed to take the lead. The ‘Hoos had a fourth-quarter rally to tie the game 54-54, UMBC ultimately closed out their victory at the foul line.
UVA Football Matches Single-Season ACC Player of the Week Awards Program Record – Streaking the Lawn
The Virginia Football program (9-2) continued their winning season with a dominating 34-17 victory against the Duke Bluedevils on Saturday. To add to the victory, Virginia took home three (3) ACC Player of the Week honors thanks to running back J’Mari Taylor, wide receiver Trell Harris, and defensive lineman Fisher Camac.
Taylor earned himself two touchdowns and 113 yards against the Blue Devils. Harris tallied eight receptions and 161 receiving yards, both career highs for the senior. Meanwhile, Camac is only the second defensive lineman in program history (other than Mitchell Melton) to earn ACC Player of the Week. The performance across the three players speaks to the overall success of the season.
Social Media Dive
In a social media post, Virginia announced they have tied their highest NCAA Graduation Success Rate at 96 percent.
Plus, head men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom was highlighted for being the first coach since Henry Lannigan in 1905 to start the season with a 4-0 record.
Bye week? Not according to UVA football.
