Good morning! Huh, go figure - Virginia basketball had a major impact in the pros this year. A big congrats goes out to Jay Huff and Justin Anderson for All-NBA G League honors!

What else are we serving up in today's Brew?

🥍 Bragging rights
🎾 Major comeback
​⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Let’s Chat. Virginia men’s lacrosse attackman Xander Dickson joined the most recent episode of the Wahoo Central Podcast to talk about the Hoos’ season so far.

Then, head rowing coach Kevin Sauer joins to talk about his program and its matchup against top-ranked Texas coming up.

🎙 Wahoo Central Podcast No. 319: Kevin Sauer and Xander Dickson

🔼 A Legend Lost. The Virginia baseball family lost a legendary advocate this week, with Leslie B. Disharoon passing away at the age of 90.

Disharoon Park, where the Hoos play their home games, is named in honor of Leslie and his late wife, Ann Merriweather Disharoon.

Disharoon’s support for UVA was unwavering, and you could find him in his suite for nearly every home Cavalier baseball game.

🔼 Commonwealth Challenge. The Commonwealth is up for grabs tonight in Charlottesville, as Virginia Tech women’s lacrosse comes to town to take on the Hoos.

The Hokies (9-7) have been good away from home this season, holding a 6-2 record on the road. They also don’t allow many goals - less than 10 per game. Conversely, The Hoos haven’t lost at home this year, and are scoring 15 goals per game. Something’s gotta give!

As far as the Clash goes, the Hoos have a slight historical edge at 9-8 against the Hokies.

Tickets for tonight’s Smithfield Commonwealth Clash start at $8.

🔼 Coming Back Stronger. A clogged artery while he was at UVA nearly ended Alexander Ritschard’s pro tennis career before it started.

After enduring three operations to open it up and a lengthy recovery process, the 29-year-old Ritschard is now thriving on the ATP Challenger Tour and is just outside of the top-200 in the ATP world rankings.

🤔 HOOS TRIVIA

Have A Day. Virginia first baseman Ethan Anderson had a rare five-hit night against VCU on Tuesday.

Who was the last Hoo to record a five-hit game?

Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

⏪ 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…

⚔️ Seeland Making Seamless Transition At UVA. After first attending Messiah University to play soccer, Esther Seeland is now a standout on the UVA women’s track team.

⚔️ Four Cavaliers Win Gold At Junior Pan Ams. Current Virginia field hockey student-athletes Jans Croon, Madison Orsi and Daniela Mendez-Trendler and incoming freshman Mia Abello helped the U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team to a gold medal.

⚔️ Hoos In The NWSL: Week 3 Update. Several former Hoos hit the pitch for their NWSL clubs after the international break in the season.

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📅 THE DAY AHEAD

Thursday 4/20

🎽 Track & Field at Virginia Challenge | Meet Information

🥍 Women’s Lacrosse vs Virginia Tech @ 7:00pm ET | Buy Tickets

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Nick Howard!

Howard notched his five-hit game against Richmond on April 23, 2013. It’s been almost 10 years!

Have a great Thursday, y’all.