Good Morning! From The Washington Post ($): Virginia men’s golf is bringing Hoo School to the U.S. Open!

What else do we have brewing this morning?

⚾️ Welcome, Coach Pollard
👟 Last lap in Oregon
​⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 The Next Head Coach! Director of Athletics Carla Williams has announced the hiring of Chris Pollard as Virginia baseball’s next head coach!

Pollard, who grew up in Amherst County, arrives in Charlottesville after spending the last 13 seasons at Duke, leading the Blue Devils to a 420-296 record, seven NCAA tournament berths, four Super Regional appearances and two ACC Baseball Tournament championships. His 420 wins are the most by a head coach in Duke baseball history.

⚾️ MORE INFO: Chris Pollard Named Head Baseball Coach at the University of Virginia
⚾️ THE BUZZ: “Just a no-brainer hire for Virginia”

🔼 Hoos Inspiring Hoos. University of Virginia alumnus Rick Carlisle’s continued success as an NBA coach, despite changing playing styles, is inspiring to Ryan Odom, UVA’s new head men’s basketball coach.

🏀 READ MORE: From UVA to the NBA Finals — Rick Carlisle’s ‘success story’ resonates with Ryan Odom

🔼 Runners, On Your Mark! We’ve reached the end of the road for Virginia track and field — the Hoos are in Eugene, Ore., this weekend at historic Hayward Field for the NCAA Outdoor Championships!

👟 PREVIEW: Cavaliers Set For NCAA Outdoor Championships

🔼 The Honor Is Theirs. The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced the recipients of its regional awards on Tuesday, and nine Hoos were honored — five on the women’s side and four for the men!

🎾 WOMEN: Cavaliers Earn Five ITA Atlantic Regional Honors
🎾 MEN: Cavaliers Nab Four ITA Atlantic Regional Awards

🔼 Got The Job Done. Former Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins dominated the UFL to the tune of 1,342 yards and nine touchdowns this season, and has been named the Offensive Player of the Year!

🔼 Familiar Foe. We only have 80 more days until Virginia football is back on the field for its 2025 season opener at Scott Stadium against Coastal Carolina!

Did you know the Hoos have played Maryland 80 times on the gridiron, the third-highest number of games against any single school in program history?

🤔 HOOS BREW TRIVIA

⏪ 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 Announces Wrestling Newcomers For 2025-26. The class, which features multiple All-America honorees and state champions, is ranked No. 21 nationally by FloWrestling. Seven of the incoming recruits are ranked in the top 250 nationally on the MatScouts Big Board for 2025-26 which is the fourth-most of any recruiting class. Only three schools signed more top 250 recruits than the Cavaliers.

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Wednesday, June 11 — Saturday, June 14
👟 Track & Field at NCAA Outdoor Championships (Eugene, Ore.)

⚔️ Have a great Wednesday, y’all!