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    Aidan Baller

    Aidan Baller is a contributing author for CavaliersNow, covering primarily UVA men's lacrosse, men's basketball, and soccer. Aidan is currently a second-year student at the University of Virginia.

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    Virginia Men's Lacrosse Stifled Once Again by No. 4 Duke in 18-12 Loss

    Aidan Baller
    Ryan Colsey celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against North Carolina.

    Virginia Lacrosse Uses Dominant Defensive Performance to Cruise Past North Carolina

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    Connor Shellenberger warms up before the Virginia men's lacrosse game at Towson at Unitas Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Shellenberger & Cormier Lift Virginia Lacrosse Over Towson 19-15

    By Aidan Baller
    McCabe Millon celebrates after scoring a goal during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Robert Morris at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    No. 5 Virginia Men's Lacrosse Cruises Past Robert Morris 16-7

    By Aidan Baller
    Matt Collison takes a shot while John Schroter defends during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Johns Hopkins at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    What We Learned From Virginia's First Loss of the Season Against Johns Hopkins

    By Aidan Baller
    Will Inderlied shoots and scores during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Ohio State at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    No. 2 Virginia Lacrosse Suffers First Loss to No. 8 Johns Hopkins 16-14

    By Aidan Baller
    Matthew Nunes makes a save during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Michigan at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    No. 3 Virginia Cruises Past No. 18 Ohio State 14-8 Behind 17 Saves From Nunes

    By Aidan Baller
    Connor Shellenberger cradles the ball during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Duke at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Shellenberger Tallies Seven Points, Virginia Earns 14-10 Win at Richmond

    By Aidan Baller
    The Virginia men's lacrosse team celebrates after scoring a goal against Duke at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Virginia Men's Lacrosse 2024 Roster Preview

    By Aidan Baller
    Virginia Cavaliers guard Reece Beekman (2) controls the ball as Clemson Tigers guard Al-Amir Dawes (2) defends during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum.
    Basketball

    Virginia Hangs on for Critical 66-65 Victory at Clemson

    By Aidan Baller
    Jack Boyden dodges during Virginia men's lacrosse practice.
    Lacrosse

    New Hoos: Meet the New Guys on the 2024 Virginia Men's Lacrosse Roster

    By Aidan Baller
    Virginia Cavaliers forward Jordan Minor (22) dunks the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half at John Paul Jones Arena.
    Basketball

    Jordan Minor's Massive Night Lifts Virginia Over Virginia Tech 65-57

    By Aidan Baller
    Andrew Rohde and Andrew Carr dive for a loose ball during the Virginia men's basketball game against Wake Forest at LJVM Coliseum.
    Basketball

    Second-Half Meltdown Dooms Virginia to Another Road Loss at Wake Forest

    By Aidan Baller
    Griffin Schutz dodges with the ball during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Michigan at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Virginia Men’s Lacrosse 2024 Schedule Breakdown

    By Aidan Baller
    North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Casey Morsell (14) shoots a three pointer during the first half against Virginia Cavaliers at PNC Arena.
    Basketball

    Virginia Crushed by Hot-Shooting NC State as Road Struggles Continue

    By Aidan Baller
    The Virginia men's soccer team huddles during the match against Indiana in the Round of 16 at the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men's Soccer Season Ends in 1-0 Loss to Indiana in Round of 16

    By Aidan Baller
    Leo Afonso scores the game-winning goal during the Virginia men's soccer game against Florida International in the second round of the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men’s Soccer Survives With a 2-1 Overtime Win Against FIU

    By Aidan Baller
    Paul Wiese dribbles the ball during the Virginia men's soccer match against Syracuse in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men's Soccer Championship at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men's Soccer Falls to Syracuse 1-1, 4-3 PKs in ACC Quarterfinal

    By Aidan Baller
    Mouhameth Thiam dribbles the ball forward during the Virginia men's soccer exhibition match against Villanova at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    UVA Men’s Soccer Knocks Off No. 10 North Carolina in Regular Season Finale

    By Aidan Baller
    The Virginia men's soccer team celebrates after defeating Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.
    All Sports

    No. 18 Virginia Men’s Soccer Dominates Virginia Tech 3-0

    By Aidan Baller
    Mouhameth Thiam celebrates after scoring a goal during the Virginia men's soccer exhibition match against Villanova at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men’s Soccer Downs No. 11 Pittsburgh 2-1

    By Aidan Baller
    Stephen Annor moves the ball into the box during the Virginia men's soccer game against George Mason at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men’s Soccer Struggles in 1-1 Draw with Boston College

    By Aidan Baller
    Mouhameth Thiam reacts after scoring a goal during the Virginia men's soccer exhibition match against Villanova at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men's Soccer Rallies Back to Draw No. 19 Hofstra 1-1

    By Aidan Baller
    Stephen Annor dribbles the ball during the Virginia men's soccer game against ETSU at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men’s Soccer Returns to Winning Ways with 1-0 Victory over ETSU

    By Aidan Baller
    Michael Tsicoulias takes a shot during the Virginia men's soccer game against Maryland at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men’s Soccer Suffers 3-1 Loss at No. 15 Notre Dame

    By Aidan Baller
    William Citron looks to pass the ball during the Virginia men's soccer match against Iona at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men's Soccer Falls at No. 9 Duke 2-0

    By Aidan Baller
    Holden Brown reacts after saving a penalty kick during the second half of the Virginia men's soccer match against Maryland at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Clutch PK Save from Holden Brown Lifts Virginia Over No. 20 Maryland 2-1

    By Aidan Baller
    Stephen Annor Gyamfi takes a shot during the Virginia men's soccer game against Iona at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men’s Soccer Bounces Back with 1-0 Win Against George Mason

    By Aidan Baller
    Cesar Cordova dribbles the ball during the Virginia men's soccer match exhibition against Villanova at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    No. 15 Virginia Men's Soccer Falls to Loyola Marymount 3-1

    By Aidan Baller
    Daniel Mangarov celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during the Virginia men's soccer match against Iona.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men's Soccer Downs Iona 1-0 in Season Opener

    By Aidan Baller
    The Virginia men's soccer team huddles during its match against Xavier at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Virginia Men’s Soccer 2023 Schedule Preview

    By Aidan Baller
    The Virginia men's soccer team huddles before its NCAA Tournament first round game against Marshall at Klockner Stadium.
    All Sports

    Previewing the 2023 Virginia Men's Soccer Roster

    By Aidan Baller
    The Virginia men's lacrosse team during the game against Notre Dame in the semifinals of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship.
    Lacrosse

    What Led to Virginia's Stinging Loss to Notre Dame in NCAA Final Four

    By Aidan Baller
    Grayson Sallade celebrates after a goal during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Notre Dame at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Previewing No. 2 Virginia vs. No. 3 Notre Dame in NCAA Lacrosse Semifinals

    By Aidan Baller
    Connor Shellenberger dodges with the ball during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Georgetown in the quarterfinals of the 2021 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship in Hempstead, New York.
    Lacrosse

    Preview: Virginia Lacrosse Battles Georgetown for Spot in the Final Four

    By Aidan Baller
    Noah Chizmar looks to shoot the ball during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Richmond in the first round of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Why Noah Chizmar is Virginia Lacrosse's Toughest Player

    By Aidan Baller
    The Virginia men's lacrosse team celebrates after scoring a goal against Richmond in the first round of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    No. 2 Virginia Weathers the Storm, Cruises Past Richmond 17-8 in NCAA First Round

    By Aidan Baller
    Petey LaSalla prepares for a faceoff during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Richmond at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Scouting Report on Richmond Ahead of Virginia's First Round NCAA Matchup

    By Aidan Baller
    Matthew Nunes looks to clear the ball during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Syracuse at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    No. 3 Virginia Earns Momentous Victory Over No. 1 Notre Dame in Finale

    By Aidan Baller
    Xander Dickson celebrates after scoring a goal during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Syracuse at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Dickson's Nine Points Leads No. 4 Virginia Past No. 12 Syracuse 19-12

    By Aidan Baller
    Payton Cormier attempts a shot during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Duke at Koskinen Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
    Lacrosse

    No. 2 Virginia Nearly Overcomes Seven-Goal Deficit, Falls at No. 3 Duke 15-14

    By Aidan Baller
    Evan Zinn runs down the field during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Duke at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Preview: No. 2 Virginia Lacrosse Heads to Durham for Rematch at No. 3 Duke

    By Aidan Baller
    The Virginia men's lacrosse team celebrates after scoring a goal against North Carolina at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill.
    Lacrosse

    No Shellenberger, No Problem: No. 3 Virginia Thumps No. 9 North Carolina 19-12

    By Aidan Baller
    Petey LaSalla, Xander Dickson, and Payton Cormier walk on the field during warm-ups before the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Duke at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Streak Continues, No. 1 Virginia Lacrosse Downed by No. 4 Duke 16-14

    By Aidan Baller
    Matthew Nunes, Cole Kastner, and Cade Saustad huddle during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Richmond at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Preview: No. 1 Virginia Set to Host No. 4 Duke in Colossal ACC Showdown

    By Aidan Baller
    Grayson Sallade dodges with the ball during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Notre Dame at Arlotta Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    What We Learned From Virginia's Statement Win Over Notre Dame

    By Aidan Baller
    Griffin Schutz dodges with the ball during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Notre Dame at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    No. 3 Virginia Lacrosse Looks for Big Bounce Back at No. 1 Notre Dame

    By Aidan Baller
    The Virginia men's lacrosse team huddles during the game against Maryland at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    No. 1 Virginia Lacrosse Falls to No. 4 Maryland in Overtime Thriller

    By Aidan Baller
    Connor Shellenberger dodges against Ajax Zappitello during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Maryland in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament at Ohio Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    No. 1 Virginia Set to Renew Storied Lacrosse Rivalry With No. 4 Maryland

    By Aidan Baller
    Connor Shellenberger cradles the ball during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Richmond at Klockner Stadium.
    Lacrosse

    Shellenberger Reemerges, Leads No. 1 Virginia Lacrosse to 19-12 Win Over Towson

    By Aidan Baller
    Petey LaSalla wins a faceoff during the Virginia men's lacrosse game against Johns Hopkins at Homewood Field in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Lacrosse

    What We Learned From No. 1 Virginia Lacrosse’s Victory at No. 10 Johns Hopkins

    By Aidan Baller
    Peter Garno dodges with the ball during the Virginia men's lacrosse against Johns Hopkins at Homewood Field in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Lacrosse

    Patrick McIntosh Powers No. 1 Virginia to 18-13 Victory at Johns Hopkins

    By Aidan Baller
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