Cavs Look To Extend Win Streak To Eight

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Jan. 16, 2000

The Cavaliers are looking to extend its eight-game winning streak tonight when they visit nationally-ranked N.C. State. The Wolfpack had been ranked third in both the AP and USA Today polls prior to their loss at Clemson last week. (new AP ranking unavailable at time of printing of these notes)

The Cavaliers hold onto third place in the ACC race, behind N.C. State and Duke, with a 4-1 conference record. A win tonight could put the Cavaliers in a tie for second place with the Wolfpack.

Virginia’s current streak is its longest since the 1994-95 season when the Cavaliers put together a string of 13 straight. Since losing the season opener to St. Joseph’s on Nov. 21, the Cavaliers have been unbeatable at home and have won eight straight at home. Virginia has not fared that well on the road with a 2-2 record for away games.

The Cavaliers are hot and in their current eight-game win streak, they are averaging 78.8 points per game while giving up only 62.1 ppg. Svetlana Volnaya is averaging 18.4 ppg in the last eight games, while three other starters, Schuye LaRue (15.9 ppg), Telisha Quarles (10.8 ppg) and Lisa Hosac (10.8 ppg) are averaging in double figures in that span. The fifth starter, Renee Robinson, is averaging 9.5 ppg and 6.4 assists per game. All five are above their season averages in the last eight games.

Virginia (12-4, 4-1) at
N.C. State (14-0, 5-0)
Jan. 17, 2000
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh, N.C.

Radio: WINA 1070 AM
TV: HTS, Fox Sports South

The Series with N.C. State
N.C. State and Virginia have one of the most competitive rivalries in the ACC. Tonight’s game marks the 49th meeting between the two teams in a series that dates back to the 1974-75 season. Virginia holds a slim 25-23 lead in the series.

Last season, Virginia swept the series with the Wolfpack, winning 60-46 on Jan. 11, 1999 in Raleigh and 67-53 on Feb. 10, 1999 in Charlottesville. The Cavaliers are 11-11 vs. the Wolfpack in Reynolds Coliseum.

The series began in 1975 and N.C. State dominated, winning 16 of the first 17 games. Since the 1989-90 season, Virginia won 18 of the last 21 games including the legendary triple overtime game (123-120) on Jan. 12, 1991.

How the Teams Match Up

                   Virginia          N.C. State Points                76.5                71.9 Points Allowed        66.6                57.3 Rebounds              36.5                42.1 Rebound Margin        -0.7                +5.8 FG %                  .460                .446 FG% defense           .385                .358 3-pt FG %             .310 (81-261)       .340 (70-206) 3-pt FG/game           5.1                 4.7 FT %                  .733                .649 Assists               16.7                14.3 Turnovers             17.4                18.7 Blocks                 3.5                 2.9 Steals                 9.7                 9.6

Possible Starters

F 15 Svetlana Volnaya (Minsk, Belarus)     6-1 Jr. 13.8 ppg, 3.5 rpgF 20 Lisa Hosac (Littleton, Colo.)         6-2 Sr.  9.6 ppg, 5.3 rpgF 45 Schuye LaRue (Washington, D.C.)       6-3 Fr. 15.4 ppg, 7.0 rpgG 10 Telisha Quarles (Louisa, Va.)         5-8 So. 10.3 ppg, 2.8 rpgG  5 Renee Robinson (E. Palo Alto, Calif.) 5-6 Sr.  7.4 ppg, 5.4 apg

Key Reserves

F 00 Dean'na Mitchelson (Bakersfield,Calif.) 6-2 Jr. 3.8 ppg, 3.5 rpgF 33 Chalois Lias (Newport News, Va.)        6-1 Jr. 3.8 ppg, 3.1 rpgG 12 Katie Tracy (Richmond, Va.)             5-5 Jr. 1.7 ppg, 0.8 rpg

Taking Notice
The pollsters took notice of Virginia’s current hot streak including the Jan. 6 upset win over ninth-ranked North Carolina. Last week, the USA Today/WBCA poll had Virginia listed 27th with 40 votes. In the AP poll, the Cavaliers received 8 votes which put them in 35th. (again, new polls not available at time of printing)

Hoos Hot

Lisa Hosac has made her mark on the defensive side of the ball this season, but in the last three games, she has proven herself a valuable asset on both offense and defense. In the last four games, Hosac is averaging 14.5 points per game and 7.5 rebounds. She is 18-19 from the foul line in those four games. In the last four games, Svetlana Volnaya is averaging 22.2 ppg. She hit a career-high 29 points in the win over Georgia Tech (Jan. 3). Then, after scoring only three points in the first half against the Tar Heels (Feb. 6), Volnaya exploded for 14 points in a three-and-half minute span to start the second half. She hit three straight three pointers to start her own personal 14-0 run and finished the night with 22 points. In the Maryland game (Jan. 15), she ignited a second half rally and scored 17 of her 28 points in the second half to overcome a four-point half-time deficit. Renee Robinson has played exceptionally well at point guard this season and despite only averaging 7.2 points per game, she emerged with the hot hand against the Tar Heels (Jan. 6) with a career-high 24 points. Robinson career scoring average is 3.6 ppg. Her scoring outburst vs. UNC eclipsed her previous career-high of 11 points set earlier this season against Grambling (Nov. 26). The 5-6 guard has greatly improved her distribution skills and is averaging 6.8 assists in the last four games. In that same span, she is averaging 11.0 points per game.

Change in Game Time
The start time of the Virginia-Duke game on Jan. 30 has been changed to 12:00 noon. The game was originally scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. The game will be televised on Home Team Sports and Fox Sports South.

Tough Start For the Cavaliers
The 4-4 start this season in its first eight games of the season was Virginia’s worst start since the 1977-78 season when they opened 3-5. That was also Head Coach Debbie Ryan’s first season as head coach at Virginia. The team finished 8-17 that year.

Last Time Out
Junior forward Svetlana Volnaya scored 17 of her 28 points in the second half to lift Virginia to a 76-68 win over conference rival Maryland today. Volnaya was 6-7 from the field and hit two three-pointers all in the second half. Maryland senior guard Tiffany Brown sank six three-pointers to lead the Terps with 25 points. Virginia (12-4 overall, 4-1 ACC) trailed by four points at half-time 36-32 before Volnaya ignited a 7-2 run to start the second half. Her jumper at 18:16 put Virginia ahead by one, 42-41 for Virginia’s first lead since the 10:06 mark of the first half. The lead changed hands on nearly every possession for the next 10:18 of the second half before Volnaya’s running jumper at the 7:58 mark put Virginia in the lead for good. Maryland’s Renneika Razor hit a 10-foot jumper in the lane with 7:03 to bring Maryland to within one 64-63, but Maryland connected on only 2-6 free throws during the final stretch while Virginia was 8-9 from the line.

For Virginia, freshman forward Schuye LaRue added 13 points for the Cavaliers, senior forward Lisa Hosac had 10 points and eight rebounds and junior forward Dean’na Mitchelson came off the bench and scored 11 points.

Sophomore forward Deedee Warley and sophomore center Rosita Melbourne each had 11 for the Terrapins.

Team Record

Overall record    12-4home               8-1away               2-2neutral            2-1

Conference record 4-1home 3-0away 1-1

Ranking NR

Coaching Staff
Head Coach Debbie Ryan
Alma Mater, Yr. Ursinus, ’75

Record at school (yrs.)  513-178 (23rd season)Career Record            same

Assistant Coaches (alma mater, yr)
Shawn Campbell (Trenton St. ’82)
Audra Smith (Virginia ’92)
Nikki Caldwell (Tennessee ’94)
Athletic Trainer Jeff Kawaguchi
Strength Coach Derek Laing

Ryan Holds Advantage vs. Current ACC Coaches
Debbie Ryan holds a 141-72 record against the current coaches in the ACC and holds a winning record versus every coach in the conference.

Ryan vs. Jim Davis, Clemson 19-11Gail Goestenkors, Duke 9-7Sue Semrau, Florida St. 5-0Agnus Berenato, Georgia Tech 23-3Chris Weller, Maryland 32-20Sylvia Hatchell, North Carolina 23-9Kay Yow, N.C. State 25-22Charlene Curtis, Wake Forest 5-0 141-72 Schuye Grabs Another ACC Honor
LaRue was named the ACC Rookie of the Week (Jan. 3) for her play in the three Cavalier wins last week. For the week, LaRue averaged 23.0 points and 9.7 rebounds while shooting .700 from the field in the wins over Siena, Butler and Syracuse.

LaRue Making Mark In ACC and the Nation
Freshman Schuye LaRue currently leads the ACC in field goal percentage (.612, 101-165) and ranks fourth in scoring (15.5pg), the highest scoring freshman in the league. She ranks seventh in rebounds (7.1 rpg) and third in blocked shots (1.1 bpg).

LaRue currently ranks 10th in the nation in field goal percentage.

Volnaya and LaRue Lead Cavs to Win Over Syracuse
Junior Svetlana Volnaya connected for a career-high 23 points and freshman Schuye LaRue recorded her second double-double of the season to lead Virginia to a 70-59 win over Syracuse. Volnaya’s previous career-high was 18 points vs. Brown (Dec. 28, 1998). LaRue pumped in 20 points and had 16 rebounds against the Orangewomen. Her only other double-double this season came against Texas (24 points, 14 rebounds) on Nov. 27, 1999. Her 16 rebounds is the most by a Cavalier since DeMya Walker grabbed 17 rebounds vs. Mt. St. Mary’s on Dec. 8, 1997.

LaRue Hits Career High vs Butler
Schuye La Rue connected for 29 points against Butler, eclipsing her career high of 24 she set against Texas. Her 29 points is the most scored by a freshman since Tora Suber hit 29 vs UNC in 1994. Only Dawn Staley (37 vs Wake in 1989) and Heather Burge (30 vs Virginia Tech in 1990) have scored more as a freshman.

Quarles Steals Victory over Siena
Sophomore guard Telisha Quarles stole the ball eight times in the victory over Siena, the most steals by an individual in a single game since Wendy Palmer had 9 in the 78-66 win over Virginia Tech on Dec. 8, 1993. The all-time record for steals in a game is 10, held by Dawn Staley (Temple ’91) and Donna Holt (Maryland ’86).

Win Over Tech Boosts Cavaliers
Four of the five starters scored in double figures as the Cavaliers defeated state rival Virginia Tech 67-62 on Dec. 20. Junior Svetlana Volnaya led Virginia with 13 points, followed by sophomore Telisha Quarles with 12, freshman Schuye LaRue and senior Renee Robinson each had 10 and the fifth starter, senior Lisa Hosac had nine points.

The win boosted the confidence of the Cavaliers who overcame a 13-0 deficit at the beginning of the game and thwarted several comeback bids by the Hokies who had been ranked in the polls earlier in the season. Virginia was also playing without junior guard Erin Stovall who left the team the week before due to personal reasons and rallied despite her absence.

Mitchelson Returns to Line-up
After sitting out six games with a separated right shoulder, junior forward Dean’na Mitchelson returned to action on Dec. 10 vs. Old Dominion.

Mitchelson played only two minutes in the season opener vs. St. Joseph’s before suffering the injury and had not seen action in any games until the Cavaliers met ODU.

Against the Monarchs, Mitchelson nearly had a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds in only 22 minutes of action.

Hosac Lifts Cavaliers To Win Over Loyola
Senior Lisa Hosac took command of the offense and scored a season-high 22 points to lead Virginia to a win over Loyola on Tuesday. Hosac, who had been averaging just 7.3 points per game, exploded for 11 points in the first half on 4-8 shooting from the field, including 1-1 from three-point range. She was more deadly in the second half going 5-7 from the field. She also led the team with seven rebounds, tied with Svetlana Volnaya.

Quarles Hits Career-High Against Blue Devils
One of the bright spots in Sunday’s loss at Duke was the emergence of sophomore Telisha Quarles. The native of Louisa, Va. led Virginia with 17 points against Duke with 14 of those points coming in the second half. She was 7-10 from the field in the second half. Her previous career-high was eight points which she set three times this year in the St. Joseph’s, Grambling, and Washington games.

Virginia Has Longest Streak in Polls Among ACC Teams
Virginia holds the longest streak of any ACC team in the AP poll?182 weeks. The streak in the AP poll started on Nov. 20, 1989 and ended this season. The Cavaliers had appeared in every USA Today poll for a total of 261 consecutive weeks, until this season.

With Virginia grabbing the final spot in the preseason USA Today poll, the Cavaliers extended their streak in the polls. However, by not securing a spot in the pre-season AP poll, the Cavaliers’ streak of 182 consecutive weeks in that poll is history. Up until the polls of Nov. 22, 1999, the Cavaliers had been ranked every week in either the AP or USA Today poll since Jan. 8, 1984?a total of 281 consecutive weeks.

LaRue Named ACC Rookie of the Week (Nov. 30)
Schuye LaRue was named the ACC Rookie of the Week on Nov. 30 after her performance in the Rainbow Wahine Classic. In the three-game tournament, LaRue averaged 19.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and was 24-39 from the floor for a shooting percentage of 61.5 percent. In the Washington game, LaRue was a perfect 9-9 from the floor, 1-1 from three-point range and 2-2 from the free throw line. She tied the school record for field goal percentage, a mark that was set in 1995 by Wendy Palmer and matched last season by DeMya Walker.

Stovall Will Not Return To Team
Virginia Head Coach Debbie Ryan announced that junior guard Erin Stovall, who left the team indefinitely last month for personal reasons, will not return to the team this season. Ryan made her announcement in the press room following Virginia’s 87-68 upset of ninth-ranked North Carolina.

“I would like to dispel any speculation that we are a better team because she is not here. I feel like there are alot of reasons why we are playing better,” said Ryan. “We’ve always had good chemistry. I did not feel that Erin’s departure made our chemistry better. I feel that certain players had a chance to step up and they did. And I want that on the table. Right now, it’s in the team’s best interest. I had to make a tough decision. I did not close the door completely, we will revisit this in the Spring if she wants to.”

Stovall, a preseason All-ACC selection, was averaging 13.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game and was the team’s second leading scorer. She left the team prior to the Dec. 20 game vs. Virginia Tech.

The Cavalier’s record when they:

led at half-time                     10-0trailed at half-time                  1-3were tied at half-time                1-1went into overtime                    0-0shot 60% or better                    0-0shot 50% or better                    5-0shot less than 50%                    7-4shot less than 40%                    0-2opponent shot 50% or better           0-0opponent shot less than 50%          12-4opponent shot less than 40%           7-0had higher FG% than opponent         11-1had lower FG% than opponent           1-3out-rebounded opponent                6-1were out-rebounded by opponent        5-3had same rebounds as opponent         1-0had more offensive rebounds           5-2had fewer offensive rebounds          6-1had same offensive rebounds           1-1had fewer turnovers than opponent     7-1had more turnovers than opponent      3-2had same amount of turnovers          2-1shot more FTs than opponent           6-0shot fewer FTs than opponent          6-4shot same number of FTs as opponent   0-0had game decided by 10 points or less 3-1had game decided by 5 points or less  2-1scored 100+ points                    1-0scored 90-99 points                   0-0scored 80-89 points                   5-0scored 70-79 points                   5-1scored 60-69 points                   1-3scored 59 or less points              0-0leading scorer is Hosac               2-0leading scorer is LaRue               3-2leading scorer is Quarles             0-2leading scorer is Stovall             2-0leading scorer is Volnaya             4-0leading scorer is Robinson            1-0

Starting Line-ups:

Hosac,Mitchlsn,Stovall,Robinson,Quarles   0-1Hosac, LaRue, Stovall, Robinson, Quarles  1-0Hosac, Lias, LaRue, Stovall, Robinson     1-1Hosac, Volnaya, LaRue, Stovall, Robinson  1-2Hosac, Volnaya, Kravch., Stovall, Rob.    1-0Hosac, Volnaya, LaRue, Quarles, Rob.      8-0

Virginia’s record on:

Sunday    2-2Monday    3-0Tuesday   1-0Wednesday 1-0Thursday  3-0Friday    1-1Saturday  1-1

1999-2000 Team Honors

Erin Stovall
Preseason All-ACC First Team
Rainbow Wahine Classic All-Tournament Team

Schuye LaRue
Rainbow Wahine Classic All-Tournament Team
ACC Rookie of the Week (Nov. 30, Jan. 3)
Nationwide Cavalier Classic Most Valuable Player

Svetlana Volnaya
Nationwide Cavalier Classic All-Tournament Team

Team Superlatives

TEAM POINTS

100  vs Grambling State -  Nov 26 88  vs Butler - Dec 29 87  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 6 85  vs Washington -  Nov 28 83  vs Siena - Dec 28 83  vs. Georgia Tech - Jan 3 77  vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 07

FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED

42  vs William & Mary -  Dec 0243  vs Siena - Dec 2854  vs Butler - Dec 2959  vs. Syracuse - Dec. 3062  vs Virginia Tech - Dec 2063  vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 07

FIELD GOALS

35  vs Siena - Dec 2834  vs Grambling State -  Nov 2633  vs Butler - Dec 2932  vs. Georgia Tech - Jan 331  vs. Florida State - Jan. 929  vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 0729  vs Washington -  Nov 28

FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS

76  vs Grambling State -  Nov 2675  vs Texas -  Nov 2768  vs St. Joseph's -  Nov 2168  vs Siena - Dec 2864  vs. Georgia Tech - Jan 363  vs Virginia Tech - Dec 2063  vs Duke -  Dec 0563  vs Butler - Dec 2963  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 6

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE

.527  vs Washington -  Nov 28 (29-55).524  vs Butler - Dec 29 (33-63).523  vs. Florida State - Jan. 9 (31-59).515  vs Siena - Dec 28 (35-68).500  vs. Georgia Tech - Jan 3 (32-64).492  vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 07 (29-59)

LOWEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE ALLOWED

.246  vs William & Mary -  Dec 02 (14-57).283  vs Siena - Dec 28 (15-53).289  vs Grambling State -  Nov 26 (22-76).356  vs Butler - Dec 29 (16-45).361  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 6 (22-61).369  vs Washington -  Nov 28 (24-65)

THREE POINT FIELD GOALS

9  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 68  vs Washington -  Nov 287  vs Siena - Dec 287  vs. Florida State - Jan. 96  vs Old Dominion -  Dec 106  vs William & Mary -  Dec 02

THREE POINT FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS

22  vs St. Joseph's -  Nov 2121  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 619  vs Grambling State -  Nov 2619  vs Siena - Dec 2818  vs Virginia Tech - Dec 2017  vs Washington -  Nov 2817  vs Texas -  Nov 2717  vs Butler - Dec 29

THREE-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
(8 attempts minimum)

.556  vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 07 (5-9).471  vs Washington -  Nov 28 (8-17).467  vs. Florida State - Jan. 9 (7-15).429  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 6 (9-21).375  vs Old Dominion -  Dec 10 (6-16).375  vs William & Mary -  Dec 02 (6-16).368  vs Siena - Dec 28 (7-19).333  vs. Syracuse - Dec 30 (5-15)

LOWEST THREE-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE ALLOWED

.038  vs William & Mary -  Dec 02 (1-26).091  vs. Syracuse - Dec 30 (1-11).100  vs Virginia Tech - Dec 20 (1-10).100  vs Siena - Dec 28 (2-20).125  vs Texas -  Nov 27 (1-8).167  vs Washington -  Nov 28 (3-18).250  vs Grambling State -  Nov 26 (9-36)

FREE THROWS

29  vs Grambling State -  Nov 2622  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 622  vs. Maryland - Jan 1520  vs Texas -  Nov 2719  vs Washington -  Nov 2817  vs William & Mary -  Dec 0217  vs Butler - Dec 2915  vs. Syracuse - Dec 3015  vs. Georgia Tech - Jan 3

FREE THROW ATTEMPTS

41  vs Grambling State -  Nov 2630  vs Texas -  Nov 2726  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 625  vs. Maryland - Jan 1524  vs Butler - Dec 2924  vs. Syracuse - Dec. 3022  vs William & Mary -  Dec 0220  vs Washington -  Nov 28

FREE THROW PERCENTAGE
(12 attempts minimum)

.950  vs Washington -  Nov 28 (19-20).880  vs. Maryland - Jan 15 (22-25).846  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 6 (22-26).833  vs. Georgia Tech - Jan 3 (15-18).824  vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 07 (14-17).773  vs William & Mary -  Dec 02 (17-22).708  vs Butler - Dec 29 (17-24)

REBOUNDS

60  vs Grambling State -  Nov 2647  vs Texas -  Nov 2739  vs William & Mary -  Dec 0239  vs. Syracuse - Dec. 3037  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 636  vs. Georgia Tech - Jan 335  vs Old Dominion -  Dec 1035  vs Siena - Dec 28

ASSISTS

25  vs Washington -  Nov 2822  vs Grambling State -  Nov 2622  vs Siena - Dec 2820  vs Butler - Dec 2919  vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 0719  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 619  vs. Florida State - Jan. 9

STEALS

17  vs Siena - Dec 2816  vs Washington -  Nov 2815  vs. Florida State - Jan. 912  vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 0712  vs Butler - Dec 2912  vs. Georgia Tech - Jan 3

BLOCKED SHOTS

7  vs Butler - Dec 295  vs Texas -  Nov 275  vs. Syracuse - Dec. 305  vs. Maryland - Jan 154  vs Old Dominion -  Dec 104  vs Siena - Dec 284  vs. Florida State - Jan. 9

MOST TURNOVERS CAUSED

31  vs Siena - Dec 2830  vs Butler - Dec 2924  vs Washington -  Nov 2823  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 623  vs Virginia Tech - Dec 2022  vs. Florida State - Jan. 921  vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 0721  vs. Georgia Tech - Jan 3

FEWEST TURNOVERS MADE

 9  vs St. Joseph's -  Nov 2113  vs Virginia Tech - Dec 2013  vs Butler - Dec 2913  vs. N. Carolina - Jan 614  vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 0714  vs Siena - Dec 2816  vs. Syracuse - Dec. 3016  vs. Maryland - Jan 15

Individual Superlatives

POINTS

29  Schuye La Rue vs Butler - Dec 2929  Svetlana Volnaya vs. Georgia Tech - Jan 328  Svetlana Volnaya vs. Maryland - Jan 1527  Erin Stovall vs William & Mary -  Dec 0224  Schuye LaRue vs Texas -  Nov 2724  Renee Robinson vs N. Carolina - Jan 623  Svetlana Volnaya vs Syracuse - Dec. 3022  Lisa Hosac vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 0721  Schuye LaRue vs Washington -  Nov 2821  Erin Stovall vs Grambling State -  Nov 26

FIELD GOALS

14  Schuye LaRue vs Butler - Dec 2911  Svetlana Volnaya vs. Maryland - Jan 1510  Svetlana Volnaya vs Georgia Tech - Jan 3 9  Lisa Hosac vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 07 9  Erin Stovall vs William & Mary -  Dec 02 9  Schuye LaRue vs St. Joseph's -  Nov 21 9  Schuye LaRue vs Washington -  Nov 28 9  Schuye LaRue vs Texas -  Nov 27 9  Schuye LaRue vs Siena - Dec 28

FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS

18  Schuye LaRue vs Texas -  Nov 2718  Erin Stovall vs Texas -  Nov 2717  Telisha Quarles vs Duke -  Dec 0517  Svetlana Volnaya vs. Maryland - Jan 1516  Erin Stovall vs Grambling State -  Nov 2616  Telisha Quarles vs Siena - Dec 2816  Schuye LaRue vs Butler - Dec 2916  Svetlana Volnaya vs N. Carolina - Jan 6

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
(10 attempts minimum)

.875  Schuye LaRue vs Butler - Dec 29 (14-16).714  Svetlana Volnaya vs Georgia Tech - Jan 3 (10-14).647  Svetlana Volnaya vs. Maryland - Jan 15 (11-17).643  Schuye LaRue vs Siena - Dec 28 (9-14).636  Telisha Quarles vs Old Dominion -  Dec 10 (7-11).636  Renee Robinson vs N. Carolina - Jan 6 (7-11).600  Lisa Hosac vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 07 (9-15).600  Erin Stovall vs William & Mary -  Dec 02 (9-15).600  Schuye LaRue vs St. Joseph's -  Nov 21 (9-15).600  Schuye LaRue vs Georgia Tech - Jan 3 (6-10)

THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS

5  Svetlana Volnaya vs N. Carolina - Jan 64  Telisha Quarles vs Old Dominion -  Dec 104  Svetlana Volnaya vs Syracuse - Dec. 303  Telisha Quarles vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 073  Erin Stovall vs William & Mary -  Dec 023  Lisa Hosac vs Washington -  Nov 283  Lisa Hosac vs Florida State - Jan. 9

THREE-POINT FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS

8  Svetlana Volnaya vs N. Carolina - Jan 67  Telisha Quarles vs Virginia Tech -  Dec 207  Erin Stovall vs Texas -  Nov 277  Svetlana Volnaya vs Syracuse - Dec. 306  Telisha Quarles vs Old Dominion -  Dec 106  Erin Stovall vs William & Mary -  Dec 026  Svetlana Volnaya vs Siena - Dec 28

THREE-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
(6 attempts minimum)

.667  Telisha Quarles vs Old Dominion -  Dec 10 (4-6).625  Svetlana Volnaya vs N. Carolina - Jan 6 (5-8).571  Svetlana Volanya  vs Syracuse - Dec. 30.500  Erin Stovall vs William & Mary -  Dec 02 (3-6)

FREE THROWS

9  Renee Robinson vs N. Carolina - Jan 68  Lisa Hosac vs. Maryland - Jan 157  Svetlana Volnaya vs Georgia Tech - Jan 36  Erin Stovall vs William & Mary -  Dec 026  Svetlana Volnaya vs Texas -  Nov 276  Renee Robinson vs Butler - Dec 296  Lisa Hosac vs N. Carolina - Jan 66  Telisha Quarles vs N. Carolina - Jan 6

REBOUNDS

16  Schuye LaRue vs Syracuse - Dec. 3014  Schuye LaRue vs Texas -  Nov 2710  Lisa Hosac vs Georgia Tech - Jan 3 9  Dean'na Mitchelson vs Old Dominion -  Dec 10 9  Elena Kravchenko vs Grambling State -  Nov 26 9  Schuye LaRue vs N. Carolina - Jan 6 8  Lisa Hosac vs Texas -  Nov 27 8  Schuye LaRue vs Grambling State -  Nov 26 8  Chalois Lias vs Grambling State -  Nov 26 8  Svetlana Volnaya vs Grambling State -  Nov 26 8  Lisa Hosac vs. Maryland - Jan 15

ASSISTS

8  Renee Robinson vs Washington -  Nov 288  Renee Robinson  vs Syracuse - Dec. 308  Renee Robinson vs. Maryland - Jan 157  Renee Robinson vs Georgia Tech - Jan 36  Renee Robinson vs Virginia Tech -  Dec 206  Telisha Quarles vs Old Dominion -  Dec 106  Renee Robinson vs Texas -  Nov 276  Telisha Quarles vs Siena - Dec 286  Renee Robinson vs N. Carolina - Jan 66  Renee Robinson vs. Florida State - Jan. 9 

STEALS

8  Telisha Quarles vs Siena - Dec 285  Renee Robinson vs Loyola (Md.) -  Dec 075  Renee Robinson vs Washington -  Nov 285  Renee Robinson vs Siena - Dec 285  Schuye LaRue vs Georgia Tech - Jan 34  Renee Robinson vs William & Mary -  Dec 024  Telisha Quarles vs Washington -  Nov 284  Lisa Hosac vs Georgia Tech - Jan 34  Schuye LaRue vs. Florida State - Jan. 94  Renee Robinson vs. Florida State - Jan. 9

BLOCKED SHOTS

4  Schuye LaRue vs Texas -  Nov 274  Schuye LaRue vs Butler - Dec 293  Lisa Hosac vs Washington -  Nov 282  Telisha Quarles vs Old Dominion -  Dec 102  Elena Kravchenko vs Grambling State -  Nov 262  Elena Kravchenko vs Siena - Dec 282  Svetlana Volnaya vs Syracuse - Dec. 302  Chalois Lias vs Syracuse - Dec. 302  Chalois Lias vs N. Carolina - Jan 62  Chalois Lias vs. Maryland - Jan 15

Updated Bios

Marcie Dickson
About Marcie: Very physical for a freshman … not intimidated … similar in athletic talent to Lesley Brown of last year’s team, but just a little bigger … has been a nice surprise for Cavaliers.

1999-2000 Season Highlights: Has played in 14 games … vs. Duke (Dec. 5) scored eight points and had six rebounds …scored 10 points vs. Loyola (Dec. 7) …played 11 minutes vs. Butler (Dec. 29) and had seven points and three rebounds … hit a three-pointer in that game … shoots 84.6 percent from the line …averages 7.3 minutes per game.

Dickson's Season /Career HighsPts. 10 vs. Loyola (12-7-99) Reb.  6 vs. Duke (12-5-99)Ast.  2 vs. Grambling (11-26-99) Bl.   1 vs. two opponents Stl.  1 vs. two opponents  Min. 15 vs. Loyola (12-7-99)

Lisa Hosac
About Lisa: Can play underneath or out on perimeter … has developed into good rebounder and tenacious defender … is team captain.

1999-2000 Season Highlights: Is one of only two Cavaliers to start every game this season, the other is Renee Robinson …ranks fourth on team in scoring (9.6 ppg) and second in rebounding (5.3 rpg) …is averaging 14.5 ppg in the last four games …hit 22 straight free throws over an eight-game span (Va. Tech-Maryland games) …has been to the free throw line more than any other Cavalier this season … scored a season-high 22 points vs. Loyola (Dec. 7) and shot 60.0 percent from the field (9-15) and was 1-1 from three-point range and was 3-3 from the line … has scored in double figures in five games … hit three, three-point field goals (career-high) vs. Washington on her way to scoring 19 points … led team in scoring in Loyola game with 22 points … recorded her first double-double of the season with a 19 pt-10 reb output vs. Georgia Tech (Jan. 3) … also had four steals in that game …had a great defensive effort in upset of North Carolina (Jan. 6) holding Tar Heels’ leading scorer (LaQuanda Barksdale) to only four points, 16 under her average …scored 10 points and was 6-6 from the line, also had five rebounds and matched career-high with four assists … led team with 19 points and seven rebounds in win at Florida State … was 3-4 from three-point range …led team with eight rebounds and scored 10 points in Maryland game (Jan. 15) … eight of her 10 points came from charity stripe.

Hosac’s Season Highs

Pts. 22 vs. Loyola (12-7-99) Reb. 10 vs. Georgia Tech (1-3-00)Ast.  4 vs. North Carolina (1-6-00) Bl.   3 vs. Washington (11-28-99) Stl.  4 vs. Georgia Tech (1-3-00)  Min. 37 vs. Maryland (1-15-00)

Hosac’s Career Highs

Pts. 29 vs. Arizona (3-15-98) Reb. 15 vs. North Carolina (1-15-98)Ast.  4 vs. three opponents Bl.   3 vs. three opponents Stl.  5 vs. two opponents  Min. 43 vs. North Carolina (2-15-98)

Elena Kravchenko
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About Elena: Has great footwork around basketball and good moves going to the hoop …good no-look passer … has nice shooting touch from 10-foot range …tends to get into foul trouble.

1999-2000 Season Highlights: Has played in every game with one start … scored in double figures in first two games of season … led team with nine rebounds vs. Grambling (Nov. 26) …ranks third on team with seven blocks … was 6-7 from the field vs. St. Joseph’s on way to career-high 13 points.

Kravchenko’s Season Highs

Pts. 13 vs. St. Joseph's (11-21-99) Reb.  9 vs. Grambling (11-26-99)Ast.  3 vs. Washington (11-28-99) Bl.   2 vs. two opponents Stl.  1 vs. St. Joseph's (11-21-99)  Min. 23 vs. St. Joseph's (11-21-99)

Kravchenko’s Career Highs

Pts. 13 vs. two opponents Reb.  9 vs. Grambling (11-26-99)Ast.  3 vs. Washington (11-28-99) Bl.   3 vs. two opponents Stl.  1 vs. eight opponents  Min. 23 vs. St. Joseph's (11-21-99)

Schuye LaRue
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About Schuye: Emerging as strong candidate for ACC Rookie of the Year …top scoring rookie in the ACC … leads the ACC in field goal percentage and ranks top 10 in scoring, rebounds and blocks … very smooth player … great moves in low post create scoring opportunities … gets alot of points underneath, but can pop out and shoot the three … named MVP of Nationwide Cavalier Classic and named to the All-Tournament team at the Wahine Classic … also a two-time ACC Rookie of the Week selection (Nov. 30, Jan. 3) … can become second freshman in Virginia history to lead team in scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage?the other was Cathy Grimes (1982).

1999-2000 Season Highlights: Has played in every game and has started all but two … leads team in scoring (15.4 ppg) and rebounding (7.0 rpg) … had a perfect shooting night vs. Washington in which she was 9-9 from the field, 1-1 from three-point range and 2-2 from the line … the 9-9 from the field tied the school record set by Wendy Palmer and DeMya Walker … has scored in double figures in every game except one …averaged 23.0 points in the last three games of December including a 29-point performance vs. Butler … scored the 29 points in only 21 minutes of action … has two double-doubles … had four blocks in two games (vs. Texas, Butler) … had a career-high five steals in Georgia Tech game (Jan. 3) … scored 10 points and grabbed nine rebounds in upset over North Carolina (Jan. 6) … also had two assists and one steal in that game … against Florida State, scored 10 points, had seven rebounds and four steals … in Maryland game (Jan. 15), scored team’s first 10 points of the game and ended day with 13 points and six rebounds.

LaRue’s Season Highs

Pts. 29 vs. Butler (12-29-99) Reb. 16 vs. Syracuse (12-30-99)Ast.  4 vs. St. Joseph's (11-21-99) Bl.   4 vs. two opponents Stl.  5 vs. Georgia Tech (1-3-00)  Min. 36 vs. Texas (11-27-99)

Honors
Wahine Classic All-Tournament Team
Nationwide Cavalier Classic MVP
ACC Rookie of the Week (Nov. 30, Jan. 3)

Chalois Lias
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About Chalois: Very athletic player …small forward who plays much bigger because of leaping ability … good defensive player … gaining more confidence … has been known to dunk in practice, but has never tried one in a game.

1999-2000 Season Highlights: Has played in every game and has two starts …ranks second on the team in blocks (0.9 bpg), fourth in rebounding (3.1 rpg) …played eight minutes vs. Grambling (Nov. 26) and scored eight points and grabbed eight rebounds … had a career-high four assists in Georgia Tech game (Jan. 3) … averages 14.6 minutes per game … played 11 minutes vs. North Carolina (Jan. 6) and scored four points and had two blocks … played 19 minutes and scored four points, grabbed three rebounds and blocked two shots in win at Florida State (Jan. 9) …came off the bench in Maryland game (Jan. 15) and had good defensive game, holding Tiffany Brown to six points in the second half …had four big rebounds and added four points with two blocked shots in that game.

Lias’ Season Highs

Pts.  8 vs. three opponents Reb.  8 vs. Grambling (11-26-99)Ast.  4 vs. Georgia Tech (1-3-00) Bl.   2 vs. four opponents Stl.  2 vs. Texas (11-27-99)  Min. 22 vs. two opponents

Lias’ Career Highs

Pts. 12 vs. St. Francis (12-3-97) Reb.  8 vs. two opponentsAst.  4 vs. Georgia Tech (1-3-00)  Bl.   3 vs. Wake Forest (2-18-98) Stl.  2 vs. three opponents  Min. 27 vs. two opponents

Dean’na Mitchelson
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About Dean’na: Has become key reserve for Schuye LaRue … provides solid defense in lane … strong presence on the boards …most points come on putbacks.

1999-2000 Season Highlights: Played well in exhibition games to earn a start in season opener, but suffered a separated right shoulder two minutes into the game against St. Joseph’s … sat out six games due to the injury but scored nine points and grabbed nine rebounds vs. Old Dominion (Dec. 10) in first game back …went scoreless the next two games, but came back with four points in each of the Butler and Syracuse games …had four points and three rebounds vs. Georgia Tech (Jan. 3) … ranks fourth on team in rebounds (3.5 rpg) … played nine minutes vs. North Carolina (Jan. 6) and scored four points and grabbed three rebounds … played 11 minutes and scored two points and had three rebounds vs. Florida State (Jan. 9) … provided solid all-around play in Maryland game (Jan. 15) …matched her career-high 11 points in the game and added four key rebounds in only 14 minutes of action … was 4-6 from the field and 3-4 from the line in that game.

Mitchelson’s Season Highs

Pts. 11 vs. Maryland (1-15-00) Reb.  9 vs. Old Dominion (12-10-99)Ast.  2 vs. two opponents Bl.   0  Stl.  1 vs. five opponents  Min. 22 vs. Old Dominion (12-10-99)

Mitchelson’s Career Highs

Pts. 11 vs.two opponents Reb.  9 vs. Old Dominion (12-10-99)Ast.  2 vs. Maryland (1-8-98) Bl.   1 vs. two opponents Stl.  2 vs. VCU (11-24-98)  Min. 22 vs. Old Dominion (12-10-99)

Telisha Quarles
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About Telisha: Smooth shooter from beyond the arc and not afraid to slash to the basket … has emerged as scorer since moving from point to the two-guard spot with departure of Erin Stovall …will back up Robinson at point if needed.

1999-2000 Season Highlights: Gained regular starting position at the two-guard position in Virginia Tech game (Dec. 20) … has played in every game, starting a total of 10 … ranks third on the team in scoring (10.3 ppg) and second in assists (2.9 apg) … aveages 16.3 points per game vs. ranked opponents … had a five-game stretch in December where she averaged 15.8 ppg and 3.2 apg including 17 points vs. 22nd-ranked Duke (Dec. 5) and 19 points vs. 21st-ranked Old Dominion (Dec. 10) … led team in scoring vs. Duke and ODU… had a career-high eight steals vs. Siena (Dec. 27) … in upset over ninth-ranked North Carolina (Jan. 6), scored 13 points and had four assists … played a career-high 37 minutes in that game … against Florida State (Jan. 9), was team’s second highest scorer with 16 points … also had five assists and three steals in that game …had an off-night in Maryland game (Jan. 15) and scored only two points and had two rebounds … was 1-8 from the field in that game and 0-3 from beyond the arc.

Quarles’ Season Highs

Pts. 19 vs. Old Dominion (12-10-99) Reb.  5 vs. two opponentsAst.  6 vs. two opponents Bl.   2 vs. Old Dominion (12-10-99) Stl.  8 vs. Siena (12-27-99)  Min. 37 vs. North Carolina (1-6-00)

Quarles’ Career Highs

Pts. 19 vs. Old Dominion (12-10-99) Reb.  6 vs. Brown (12-28-98)Ast.  6 vs. two opponents Bl.   2 vs. Old Dominion (12-10-99) Stl.  8 vs. Siena (12-27-99)Min. 37 vs. North Carolina (1-6-00)

Renee Robinson
About Renee: Having best collegiate season … leads the league in assists (of active players) … has averaged 7.0 assists in the last five games … greatly improved distribution skills and has worked hard to cut down on turnovers …does not put up big scoring numbers but is a great floor leader … worked hard to expand range and has hit five, three-point shots this season.

1999-2000 Season Highlights: Is one of only two Cavaliers to start every game this season, the other is Lisa Hosac … is probably the most improved player on the team with higher scoring, assists and steals averages … leads team in assists (5.4 apg) … has positive assist to turnover ratio (2.1:1) … leads team in steals (2.5 spg) … ranks fifth on team in scoring (7.4 ppg) and has scored in double figures in four games … has had six or more assists in eight games … had career night in leading Cavaliers to upset of ninth-ranked North Carolina (Jan. 6) … led team with 24 points (previous career high was 11 points) … was 7-11 from the field and 9-10 from the line … also had a three-pointer and six assists … surpassed her previous career of 11 in first half of that game …suffered a pulled groin muscle in Carolina game, but still played 28 minutes in the following game vs. Florida State (Jan. 9) … scored 10 points and had six assists despite not being 100% in that game … credited with a block of FSU’s desperation shot with two seconds left in the game which would have tied the game and forced overtime … had eight points and eight assists in Maryland game (Jan. 15) despite being in foul trouble … the Maryland game was her fifth straight game in which she had six or more assists …had a season-high six rebounds in that game.

Robinson’s Season Highs

Pts. 24 vs. North Carolina (1-6-00) Reb.  6 vs. Maryland (1-15-00)Ast.  8 vs. three opponents Bl.   1 vs. Florida State (1-9-00) Stl.  5 vs. three oponents  Min. 38 vs. Virginia Tech (12-20-99)

Robinson’s Career Highs

Pts. 24 vs. North Carolina (1-6-00) Reb.  7 vs. four opponentsAst.  9 vs. two opponents Bl.   1 vs. four opponents Stl.  6 vs. two opponentsMin. 39 vs. N.C. State (2-10-99)

Lauren Swierczek
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1999-2000 Season Highlights: Has seen action in eight games … has played in only on ACC game …scored a season-high three points in Siena game (Dec. 27) … had a career-high three rebounds in St. Joseph’s game.

Swierczek’s Season Highs

Pts. 3 vs. Siena (12-27-99) Reb. 3 vs. St. Joseph's (11-21-99)Ast. 1 vs. two opponents Bl.  0  Stl. 0  Min. 9 vs. Grambling (11-26-99)

Swierczek’s Career Highs

Pts.  5 vs. two opponents Reb.  3 vs. St. Joseph's (11-21-99)Ast.  3 vs. Rider (12-19-96) Bl.   1 vs. two opponents Stl.  1 vs. three opponentsMin. 13 vs. Virginia Tech (2-3-97)

Katie Tracy
About Katie: Joined team on Nov. 21 following completion of UVa soccer season … back-up to Robinson at point guard …very smart and confident player …was named the the All-Regional team in soccer and led the UVa women’s soccer team with eight assists, including four-game winning assists.

1999-2000 Season Highlights: Has played in every game except three … saw action in Grambling game (Nov. 26) and scored a career-high nine points and grabbed three rebounds in only eight minutes … was nearly perfect in that game going 2-2 from the field, 1-1 from three-point range and 4-5 from the line … has seen action in nine games and averages 9.3 minutes of playing time … played three minutes in North Carolina game …scored five points vs. Florida State (Jan. 9) … was 2-2 from the field, including 1-1 from three-point range …played five minutes in Maryland game (Jan. 15) and grabbed one rebound.

Tracy’s Season Highs

Pts.  9 vs. St. Joseph's (11-21-99) Reb.  3 vs. St. Joseph's (11-21-99)Ast.  5 vs. Siena (12-27-99) Bl.   0  Stl.  2 vs. Siena (12-27-99)  Min. 19 vs. Virginia Tech (12-20-99)

Tracy’s Career Highs

Pts.  9 vs. St. Joseph's (11-21-99) Reb.  3 vs. three opponentsAst.  5 vs. two opponents Bl.   1 vs. Florida State (2-1-98) Stl.  3 vs. Florida State (1-2-98)Min. 22 vs. N.C. State (2-12-98)

Svetlana Volnaya
svet – lana VOL – knee – a

About Svetlana: Emerged as a scorer during month of December … very difficult to defend because she can slash to basketball or shoot from beyond the arc …has good court instincts and moves well away from the ball …has developed into a good defensive player and takes pride in her defense …described by Debbie Ryan as the team’s catalyst.

1999-2000 Season Highlights: Has seen action in 15 games with 12 starts … in current eight-game winning streak, has averaged 18.4 ppg …has scored in double figures in 10 games, including last eight … ranks second on the team in scoring (13.8 ppg) … for the season, is shooting 47.2 percent from beyond the arc (25-53) to lead the team and the ACC … leads team in free throw shooting (83.7%, 36-43) … became regular starter in Duke game (Dec. 5)… netted a career-high 23 points and led team in scoring in Syracuse game (Dec. 30) … was 4-7 from three-point range in that game … set another career-high with 29 points in Georgia Tech game … was 10-14 from the field, 2-2 from the arc and 7-10 from the foul line … in upset of ninth-ranked North Carolina (Jan. 6), scored 19 of her 22 points in the second half … scored 14 straight points in 3:29 at the start of the second half to put away the Tar Heels … hit three straight three-pointers in that spurt … in Florida State game (Jan. 9), scored 10 points and three rebounds in the win …ignited a second-half rally and scored 17 of her 28 points in the second half to lift Virginia to win over Maryland (Jan. 15) …was 11-17 (64.7%) from the field and 4-4 from the free throw line in that game.

Volnaya’s Season Highs

Pts. 29 vs. Georgia Tech (1-3-00) Reb.  8 vs. Grambling (11-26-99)Ast.  3 vs. Georgia Tech (1-3-00) Bl.   2 vs. Syracuse (12-30-99) Stl.  1 vs. three opponents  Min. 37 vs. Maryland (1-15-00)

Volnaya’s Career Highs

Pts. 29 vs. Georgia Tech (1-3-00) Reb.  8 vs. two opponentsAst.  3  vs. Georgia Tech Bl.   2 vs. Syracuse (12-30-99) Stl.  3 vs. Brown (12-28-98)Min. 37 vs. Maryland (1-15-00)

Honors
Nationwide Cavalier Classic All-Tournament Team