University of Virginia athletics report mixed results in rowing and football

The University of Virginia saw contrasting outcomes across its athletic programs this weekend. The women’s rowing team achieved a significant victory at the Princeton Chase, sweeping both women’s events entered. The Cavaliers won the Women’s Open Eight with a time of 13:31.211 and secured the Women’s Four in 15:31.941, both ahead of second-place Princeton.

In football, the Cavaliers suffered a 51-7 defeat against Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The loss brings Virginia’s record below .500 for the first time since the 2024 season. Despite the score, Da'Shawn Martin recorded nine catches for 119 yards and a touchdown, while Daniel Sparks contributed 192 yards on four punts.