“If you can’t fly then run,

If you can’t run then walk,

If you can’t walk then crawl,

But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today, we pause to honor a man that moved our country and our society forward in so many ways. As we celebrate victories, moments and stories in each and every Brew, let us remember those who helped pave the paths for us.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 New American Record. Virginia women’s swimming alum Kate Douglass swam the 200-meter breaststroke in 2:19.30 over the weekend at the TYR Pro Swim Series. No American has EVER swam it faster!

📰 RECAP: 2024 TYR Pro Swim Series — Virginia Swimmer Results

On the Virginia team front, the Hoos split a dual meet with Virginia Tech over the weekend. The top-ranked women’s team won 209-91, while the No. 18 men fell 191-108.

📰 RECAP: Virginia Swimming & Diving Splits Dual With Virginia Tech

🔼 And We’re Off. The top-ranked Virginia men’s tennis team began its season over the weekend with a 6-1 win over Liberty.

As if that wasn’t good enough, the Hoos faced off against James Madison in the second match of their doubleheader and swept the Dukes, 7-0!

📰 RECAP: No. 1 Virginia Opens Dual Match Season With A Pair Of Victories

🔼 Queen Of Australia. Emma Navarro, an alumna of the Virginia women’s tennis program, won her first WTA-level title over the weekend at the Hobart International in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

Navarro defeated top-ranked Elise Mertens in three sets to claim her first title.

📰 RECAP: Emma Navarro Wins First WTA Title

🔼 Beat Ya There. Day 1 of the Virginia Tech Invitational brought three wins for Virginia track & field, and Day 2 brought four more!

📰 DAY 1: Cavaliers Post Strong Opening Day At Virginia Tech Invitational

📰 DAY 2: Tarentino Leads UVA On Final Day Of Virginia Tech Invitational

🔼 Give And Take. Virginia wrestling split a pair of duals by similar team scores over the weekend, taking down Kent State 27-12 before falling to Wisconsin, 27-13.

Nick Sanko (157 pounds) stood out for the Hoos, winning both of his matches.

📰 RECAPS: Virginia Beats Kent State | Virginia Falls To Wisconsin

🔼 Rough Road. Despite double-digit scoring efforts from four Hoos, Virginia women’s basketball fell on the road Sunday at No. 20 North Carolina, 81-68.

Camryn Taylor (16 points) led the scoring for the Hoos, followed by Kymora Johnson (13), Olivia McGhee (12) and London Clarkson (10).

📰 RECAP: Virginia Falls At No. 20 North Carolina

🔼 Still Searching. Virginia men’s basketball’s road woes continued over the weekend, falling to Wake Forest by a 66-47 final.

Reece Beekman scored 10 points and dished out four assists, and Jordan Minor contributed season-highs in points (nine) and rebounds (five) in his first start.

📰 RECAP: Cavaliers Fall On The Road To Wake Forest

📰 FEATURE: Hoos Still Searching For Answers

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Monday, January 15

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⚔️ ​Have a great Monday, y’all!