Good Morning, Hoos. Virginia football lost a beloved member of its family last weekend with the passing of Donovan Johnson.

What else do we have brewing this morning?

🥍 Virginia names Cassese head coach
🎾 All the All-Americans
​⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼  Got The Call! Virginia Director of Athletics Carla Williams has announced the elevation of Kevin Cassese as the Hoos’ head men’s lacrosse coach!

Cassese has spent the last three seasons (2024-26) as UVA’s associate head coach and offensive coordinator. He helped guide the Cavaliers to Championship Weekend in 2024 and most recently capture the program’s 20th ACC championship in 2026. This past season, Cassese’s offense led the nation in assists per game (9.59) and finished fourth and led the ACC in points per game (23.65).

🥍 READ MORE: Kevin Cassese Named Virginia Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

🔼  Give It A Theme! Virginia athletics announced its theme dates for the 2026 football season on Tuesday!

The Cavaliers will host six games at Scott Stadium this fall beginning with the home opener against Norfolk State on Friday, Sept. 11.

🏈 READ MORE: Virginia Football Announces Theme Dates for 2026 Season

🔼  All The All-Americans! The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced its All-Americans on Tuesday, and Virginia men’s and women’s tennis were well-represented!

Dylan Dietrich, Keegan Rice and Mans Dahlberg were honored on the men’s side, with Melodie Collard, Annabelle Xu, Vivian Yang and Martina Genis Salas earning recognition on the women’s side.

🎾 ITA ALL-AMERICANS: Men’s Tennis | Women’s Tennis

🔼  Running Toward The Finish Line! Virginia track and field begins competition at the NCAA East First Round in Lexington, Ky., today, with 34 Hoos in attendance with the goal of qualifying for the NCAA Championships in June!

👟 PREVIEW: Virginia Track & Field Set for 2026 NCAA East First Round
👟 WARMED UP: Virginia is in Lexington, Kentucky

🔼  Joining The Champs! Virginia men’s tennis has added to its top-ranked recruiting class, with head coach Andres Pedroso announcing the signing of Luca Preda as a freshman in the fall of 2026!

🎾 READ MORE: Virginia Adds Luca Preda to its No. 1 Ranked Recruiting Class

🔼  Brazil’s Best! Virginia women’s soccer forward Gio Canali has been named to the roster for the Brazilian U-20 Women’s National Team!

⚽ READ MORE: Canali Named To Brazil’s U-20 Women’s National Team Roster

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: How many NCAA Tournament appearances has Virginia baseball now made?

⏪ 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…

Virginia Men’s Tennis Wins 2026 NCAA Championship. Virginia earned its seventh NCAA title in program history Sunday with a 4-3 win over Texas in Athens, Ga.

🎾 READ MORE: Hoos in Seventh Heaven After Latest NCAA Title

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Wednesday, May 27
👟 Track & Field at NCAA East Regional (Lexington, Ky.)

Thursday, May 28
👟 Track & Field at NCAA East Regional (Lexington, Ky.)

Friday, May 29
⚾ Baseball vs. Jacksonville State @ 7 p.m. (NCAA Hattiesburg Regional)

Trivia Answer: 22!

⚔️ Have a great Wednesday, y’all!