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Hoos Brew 4/9: Coach Elliott Inks Extension!

Tony Elliott has signed an extension through 2030!

What else do we have brewing this morning?

🏈 Coach Elliott signs extension
🎾 Clash on the court
​⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Stickin’ Around! Virginia Director of Athletics Carla Williams has announced that Fralin Family Head Football Coach Tony Elliott has agreed to a contract extension that keeps him at UVA through the 2030 season!

🔼 Running It Back! Both Elijah Gertrude and Silas Barksdale have announced they will be back with Virginia men’s basketball next season!

🏀 HOOS BACK: Elijah Gertrude | Silas Barksdale

🔼 Weekday Win! No. 17 Virginia softball improved to 32-6 on Wednesday, beating Louisiana at Palmer Park, 5-4!

Reagan Hickey led the way for the Hoos with three RBI, while Jade Hylton drove in the other two.

🔼 Clash On The Tennis Court! No. 3 Virginia men’s tennis closes out the regular season today, traveling to Blacksburg for the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash against Virginia Tech at 4:30 p.m.!

With one match remaining in the regular season, the Hoos are tied atop the ACC standings at 11-1 with Wake Forest, which closes with NC State (8-4) this weekend.

On August 29, 2026, Virginia and NC State will take the field at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro for College Football Brasil, the first-ever FBS college football game played in South America.

UVA fans now have access to exclusive travel packages that turn this historic matchup into a full fan experience, featuring hotel accommodations, curated cultural events, VIP hospitality, and guided game-day logistics from start to finish.

Explore packages and learn more: collegefootballbrasil.us/uva. Priority access to the best seating and hotel placements ends March 31. Don’t miss your chance to see the Cavaliers make history in Rio!

Today’s Trivia Question: Where did Virginia football land in the final AP poll of the season?

ICYMI

We like our Brew hot ‘n’ fresh, but we’re not opposed to you reheating your cup. Here’s some news you may have missed recently…

Aaron Roussell Named Virginia Head Women’s Basketball Coach. University of Virginia Director of Athletics Carla Williams announced Tuesday the hiring of Aaron Roussell as head women’s basketball coach. Roussell becomes the seventh head coach in the program’s history.

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Thursday, April 9
👟 Track & Field at Duke Invitational
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Virginia Tech @ 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10
👟 Track & Field at Duke Invitational
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Wake Forest @ 4 p.m. | Watch
⚾️ Baseball at Notre Dame @ 5:30 p.m. | ACCNX
🥎 Softball vs. Virginia Tech @ 6 p.m. | ACCNX

Saturday, April 11
👟 Track & Field at Duke Invitational
🚣‍♀️ Rowing at Ivy League Invitational (Princeton, N.J.) @ 8:15 a.m.
🏐 Volleyball at James Madison @ noon (Exhibition)
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse vs. Boston College @ 1 p.m. | ESPNU
⚾️ Baseball at Notre Dame @ 2 p.m. | ACCNX
🥎 Softball vs. Virginia Tech @ 2 p.m. | ACCNX

Sunday, April 12
⛳️ Men’s Golf hosts Lewis Chitengwa Memorial (Birdwood Golf Club)
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. NC State @ 1 p.m. | Watch
⚾️ Baseball at Notre Dame @ 1 p.m. | ACCNX
🥎 Softball vs. Virginia Tech @ 4 p.m. | ACC Network

Trivia Answer: No. 16!

⚔️ Have a great Thursday, y’all!