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Virginia Athletics Posts Impressive NCAA APR Results

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Virginia Athletics Posts Impressive NCAA APR Results


Yesterday, the NCAA released the APR (Academic Progress Report) results and to no surprise, the University of Virginia received high marks and impressive results.

Seven Cavalier programs posted perfect multi-year rates of 1,000 while a total of 18 (of 23) teams had a perfect APR for the 2023-24 academic year.

This year marks the 21st year of APR data collection.

According to the NCAA, the national four-year academic progress rate for the current report remained 984 from the previous three years. UVA’s multi-year average for its 23 programs during the current four-year reporting period is 993 (2021-24). For purposes of the report, indoor and outdoor track and field seasons are combined. UVA’s men’s and women’s squash programs are not included in the report since they are not NCAA Championship-sponsored programs.

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The NCAA’s minimum APR academic standard for each team is 930. Teams that score below the benchmark face penalties that encourage an emphasis and prioritization on academics. In recent years there was a suspension of the penalty as a result of sports seasons being canceled during the pandemic. During that time, teams falling below the minimum 930 score were not subject to penalties in a particular year.

All 23 UVA sports programs included in the report exceeded the required APR of 930. Seven Cavalier programs – women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, softball, baseball, men’s cross country, men’s golf and men’s tennis – posted perfect multi-year scores of 1,000. Those seven teams were recognized by the NCAA for ranking in the top 10 percent of all squads in each sport. Seventeen of 23 UVA programs had a multi-year score of at least 990.

It marks the 15th consecutive time the UVA women’s golf team has been recognized for a perfect annual score of 1,000, the 10th consecutive time for women’s lacrosse, the seventh consecutive time for softball, the fifth consecutive time for men’s tennis and the fourth consecutive times for the baseball and men’s cross country programs.

The Cavalier men’s basketball program’s multi-year score of 989 is its highest in the history of the APR program that dates to the 2004-05 academic season. Football’s multi-year score of 983 marked its second-highest showing in the history of the APR program.

Implemented in 2003 as part of an ambitious academic reform effort in Division I, the Academic Progress Rate (APR) holds institutions accountable for the academic progress of their student-athletes through a team-based metric that accounts for the eligibility and retention of each student-athlete for each academic term.

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The APR provides a real-time look at a program’s academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of each student-athlete on scholarship. The APR accounts for eligibility, retention, and graduation and provides a measure of each team’s academic performance. This year, the APR score was a multi-year average of the 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years.

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Virginia court strikes down redistricting amendment headed for April ballot

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Virginia court strikes down redistricting amendment headed for April ballot


A Virginia circuit court on Tuesday struck down a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at giving lawmakers the option to redraw congressional districts mid-decade, dealing a major setback to Democratic legislative leaders who say the change is needed to respond to partisan gerrymandering in some Republican-led states and had hoped to put the measure before voters in an April referendum.



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Bills targeting VMI governance gain traction in General Assembly

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Legislation aimed at reshaping Virginia Military Institute’s governance, policies and oversight is gaining momentum, after a House subcommittee last week advanced a bill that could directly affect the state-funded military college’s finances.



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Top 25 Virginia Girls High School Basketball State Rankings – Jan.

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Top 25 Virginia Girls High School Basketball State Rankings – Jan.


There’s little change in the latest High School on SI Virginia girls basketball Top 25 poll as all 25 squads return from last week.

Undefeated Princess Anne is again No. 1 followed by The Saint James Performance Academy, Bishop Ireton, Catholic-Virginia Beach and Menchville. Shining Stars Sports Academy, Manchester, Potomac School, Saint Anne’s-Belfield School and Osbourn Park complete the Top 10.

Five teams – Langley, Manor, Thomas Dale, Oakton and Centreville – each moved up one spot.

Here’s this week’s High School on SI Virginia girls basketball Top 25:

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Previous rank: No. 1

Record: 17-0

The Cavaliers defeated No. 16 Salem-Virginia Beach, 70-45, and Bayside, 86-13.

Previous rank: No. 2

Record: 12-3

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The Strivers extended their winning streak to 10 with a 63-37 decision over Kingdom Collegiate Academy (Tex.).

Previous rank: No. 3

Record: 14-5

The Cardinals defeated No. 11 Saint Paul VI Catholic, 57-53 after a loss to Elizabeth Seton (Md.)

Previous rank: No. 4

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Record: 12-8

The Crusaders defeated Norfolk Academy and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy by a combined 148 points.

Previous rank: No. 5

Record: 11-1

The Monarchs are scheduled to play Woodside Tuesday.

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Previous rank: No. 6

Record: 12-4

The Panthers defeated Newman (Mass.) and Saint Frances Academy (Md.) at The More Than A Highlight Showcase in New York. 

Previous rank: No. 7

Record: 14-1

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The Lancers ran their winning streak to 13 with a 93-22 victory over Huguenot.

Previous rank: No. 8

Record: 12-6

The Panthers rebounded from a loss to District of Columbia No. 2 Sidwell Friends School with wins over Georgetown Day School (D.C.) and Flint Hill School (Va.).

Previous rank: No. 9

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Record: 13-3

The Saints defeated Trinity Episcopal School, 80-33.

Previous rank: No. 10

Record: 12-6

The Yellowjackets defeated Unity Reed.

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Previous rank: No. 11

Record: 16-5

The Panthers dropped an overtime decision to No. 3 Bishop Ireton.

Previous rank: No. 12

Record: 14-5

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The Patriots dropped decisions to Monsignor Scanlan (N.Y.) and Gill Saint Bernard’s School (N.J.).

Previous rank: No. 13

Record: 15-1

The Stallions defeated Lake Braddock and Carter G. Woodson.

Previous rank: No. 16

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Record: 15-1

The Eagles have won eight straight by double-digits.

Previous rank: No. 15

Record: 12-3

The Wolverines defeated West Springfield and James W. Robinson. 

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Previous rank: No. 16

Record: 15-3

The Sundevils rebounded from a loss to No. 1 Princess Anne with a 78-7 win over Kempsville.

Previous rank: No. 17

Record: 13-4

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The Knights defeated Landstown (75-47) and First Colonial (73-21).

Previous rank: No. 19

Record: 16-1

The Saxons defeated McLean, 55-23.

Previous rank: No. 20

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Record: 12-1

The Mustangs defeated Churchland.

Previous rank: No. 21

Record: 14-0

The Knights defeated Petersburg (73-30) and Hopewell (72-46).

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Previous rank: No. 22

Record: 15-4

The Cougars defeated Westfield and James Madison.

Previous rank: No. 23

Record: 13-4

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The Wildcats defeated James Madison and then-No. 18 Chantilly.

Previous rank: No. 23

Record: 17-1

The Spartans defeated Lord Botetourt (42-31) and Cave Spring (56-19).

Previous rank: No. 24

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Record: 14-2

The Bulldogs defeated Indian River and Oscar Smith by an average margin of 65 points.

Previous rank: No. 25

Record: 10-7

The Ambassadors defeated Norfolk Collegiate Academy, 77-32.

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