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cavalier sports 10 CAVALIER CORNER around grounds 1 ACC coach made the American Football Coaches Association's 2020 list of "35 Under 35" — Virginia defensive line mentor Vic So'oto. The 32-year-old So'oto helped the Cavaliers set a new single-season school record for sacks with 46, which was tied for ninth in the country. I learned so much about servanthood and gratitude during my time playing under Coach Bennett. … Having him on board ensures we will educate more fans about the need that exists in East Africa. It will strengthen the impact the UVA community and collegiate fans can have on the world water crisis." — Former Cavalier Malcolm Brogdon on Tony Bennett joining the Hoops 2 O Program, which helps provide clean water to all people New members were inducted into the UVA Baseball Hall of Fame in January: right- handed pitcher Kevin Arico (2008-10), shortstop Tyler Cannon (2007-10), second baseman Ryan Gilleland (1995-98), right-handed pitcher/designated hitter Nick Howard (2012-14), outfielder Jarrett Parker (2008-10) and shortstop Chris Taylor (2010-12). 1,062 Receiving yards in 2019 for wide receiver HASISE DUBOIS, making him just the fourth Cavalier to accomplish that feat (Herman Moore racked up 1,190 yards in 1990, Billy McMullen compiled 1,060 in 2001 and Olamide Zaccheaus amassed 1,058 in 2018). Dubois' standout performance (10 catches for 83 yards) in the Orange Bowl pushed him over the 1,000-yard mark for the season. Dubois also finished second on the team in receptions (75) and receiving touchdowns (six). 21 Wins for the national runner-up UVA men's soccer squad — the third-most in program history and the most under head coach George Gelnovatch. After playing to a 3-3 deadlock through two overtimes, Georgetown edged Virginia 7-6 in penalty kicks to take the national title. The six combined goals were the most in an NCAA final since 1980. The Hoyas were the only opponent to tally three markers versus UVA, which permitted just 13 goals in 24 contests. 49.7 Points allowed on average by the Virginia men's basketball team through Jan. 23, which was the best mark in the country. The Cavaliers also ranked second in field goal percentage defense (35.8) and tied for 21st in three-point field goal percentage defense (28.5). Through Jan. 23, the Cavaliers were 9-0 when limiting opponents to fewer than 50 points and 4-0 when limiting opponents to fewer than 40 points. Under head coach Tony Bennett, UVA was 96-2 when limiting opponents to 50 or fewer and 27-0 when holding them below 40. For the first time since 1981-82, UVA has registered three wins when scor- ing fewer than 50 points. PHOTO BY MATT RILEY/COURTESY UVA 6 PHOTO COURTESY UVA