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Hoos Brew 5/18: Men's Tennis Wins NCAA Title!
Virginia earned its seventh NCAA title in program history Sunday!
Hoos Brew Crew
May 18, 2026
Good Morning, Hoos! Men’s hoops head coach Ryan Odom spoke with The Virginian-Pilot ($) about the team’s offseason additions and ambitious 2026-27 schedule!
What else do we have brewing this morning?
🎾 We are the champions
👟 Men win ACC title
⚔️ And much, much more!
📈 STOCK UP
🔼 NCAA Champs! Virginia men’s tennis has claimed the seventh NCAA title in program history, taking down No. 2 seed Texas by a 4-3 final score on Sunday at the Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga.!
After advancing to the finals for the ninth time in the last 15 championships, Virginia now holds the fourth-most team titles in the NCAA. The title was the first for the Cavaliers since 2023, when they repeated as NCAA champions.
🎾 RECAP: Virginia Wins 2026 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship
🏆 WATCH: Virginia wins the 2026 NCAA title!
🎤 LISTEN: Coach Pedroso speaks to the crowd after the match
🔼 Champions of the ACC! Virginia men’s track and field claimed its second ACC Outdoor title in three seasons over the weekend, totaling 110 points to edge out Florida State (96 points) and Virginia Tech (88 points)!
Will Anthony (10,000m), Tatum David (1500m), Christiana Ellina (Javelin), Brett Gardner (3000mSC), Gary Martin (1500m), Nate Mountain (3000mSC), Jeremiah Nubbe (Hammer), Charlotta Sandkulla (Hammer), Elsa Spoor (Heptathlon), Maya Rollins (100m Hurdles), Nikolaos Polychroniou (Hammer), Janae Profit (Discus), and Justin Wachtel (10,000m) all earned First-Team All-ACC for their performances.
🔼 Regional Round Up. Virginia softball’s season came to an end over the weekend in the NCAA Knoxville Regional, dropping a pair of games to No. 7 overall seed Tennessee.
The Hoos made a push to the Regional championship game after earning a pair of wins over Indiana, including an 8-7 walk-off win on Friday.
🥎 RECAP: Indiana (Friday) | Tennessee (Saturday) | Indiana (Saturday) | Tennessee (Sunday)
🔼 Friday Night Lights! The ACC has announced that Virginia football’s game this fall against Duke will kick off on Friday, Oct. 23 at Scott Stadium!
🔼 Teeing It Up! Virginia men’s golf begins play at the NCAA Winston-Salem Regional today at Bermuda Run Country Club!
The top-seeded Hoos will play 54 holes over the course of the next three days, with the top five teams among the 14-team field advancing to the NCAA Championships.
⛳ PREVIEW: Virginia Begins NCAA Regional Play on Monday
🔼 New To Town! Virginia women’s basketball head coach Aaron Roussell has announced the signing of Alabama transfer Eris Lester!
Lester, a 5-11 guard, joins the Cavalier program after spending a pair of seasons at Alabama. As a freshman in 2024-25, Lester appeared in 30 games while averaging 9.9 minutes per game to lead Alabama’s freshman class. She scored in double figures on four occasions including a career-high 16 points in her collegiate debut. Lester’s 2025-26 season was cut short due to injury.
🏀 READ MORE: Virginia Inks Alabama Transfer Eris Lester
🔼 Postseason Up Next. Virginia baseball dropped the final two games of its series at Louisville over the weekend, wrapping up its regular season at 35-20 overall and 14-16 in ACC play.
The ACC Championships are up next for Virginia, with the Hoos earning the No. 8 seed in the tournament. Virginia will play the winner of No. 16 seed Duke vs. No. 9 seed NC State on Wednesday morning.
🔼 Rowing Up Front! No. 8 Virginia rowing used three second-place finishes to place second overall at the 2026 ACC Championship on Saturday on Lake Wheeler in Raleigh, N.C.!
For the first time ever: Virginia Cavaliers football heads to Rio de Janeiro. And so can you! On August 29, 2026, Virginia takes on NC State Wolfpack football at Nilton Santos Stadium in the FIRST-EVER FBS college football game played in South America.
Priority access has officially closed. Now, remaining tickets and hotel packages are first come, first served; and inventory is moving.
UVA fans can still secure exclusive travel packages featuring:
• Premium hotel accommodations
• Transportation to/from game, experiences, and airport
• English translator and security
• Curated cultural experiences
• VIP hospitality
• Seamless, guided game-day logistics
Ticket pricing, package details, and à la carte experiences are live on the site. Watch the video walkthrough to see exactly what’s included. Once packages are gone, they’re gone. Explore packages and learn more: collegefootballbrasil.us/uva
Space is limited, and selections are now made first come, first serve. Don’t miss your shot to be part of history in Rio.
Today’s Trivia Question: Gary Martin won silver in the men’s 1500-meters at the ACC Outdoor Championships. What was his time?
⏪ 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…
Kick Time Announced For College Football Brasil. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced on Tuesday (May 12) that Virginia football’s season opener against NC State on Aug. 29 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will kick at 3:30 p.m. ET. The contest will air live on ESPN and can be heard on the Virginia Sports Radio Network.
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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Monday, May 18
⛳ Men’s Golf at NCAA Winston-Salem Regional
Tuesday, May 19
⛳ Men’s Golf at NCAA Winston-Salem Regional
Wednesday, May 20
⛳ Men’s Golf at NCAA Winston-Salem Regional
⚾ No. 8 seed Baseball vs. No. 16 seed Duke/No. 9 seed NC State @ 9 a.m. (ACC Championships — Charlotte, N.C.)
Thursday, May 21
No scheduled events
Trivia Answer: 3:39.88!
⚔️ Have a great Monday, y’all!