Virginia Softball Set To Open Home Portion Of 2005 Schedule

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March 16, 2005

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Virginia softball team opens the home portion of its 2005 season by hosting the five-team Hoo’s Who Tournament Friday through Sunday, March 18-20, at The Park. In addition to Virginia, the Hoo’s Who features Bowling Green, East Carolina, Rutgers and Toledo. The three-day round-robin tournament will be played on two different fields at The Park.

Virginia opens the Hoo’s Who Tournament on Friday (March 18) by hosting Bowling Green at 1:00 p.m. The Cavaliers also play East Carolina at 3:00 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, UVa hosts Rutgers at 1:00 p.m. and Toledo at 3:00 p.m. All four of Virginia’s games will be played on Field 1, UVa’s regular home field.

The Cavaliers stand at 6-14 on the season. Bowling Green is 4-13 in 2005, while East Carolina is 31-6 prior to its game against UAB Wednesday. Rutgers is 0-11 this season, while Toledo is 11-6.

All of Virginia’s home games in 2005 can be followed live on virginiasports.com via Gametracker.

The entire tournament schedule follows.

Friday, March 18, 2005Field 1                                Field 211:00 a.m. Bowling Green vs. Toledo1:00 p.m.  Virginia vs. Bowling Green  1:00 p.m.  East Carolina vs. Rutgers3:00 p.m.  Virginia vs. East Carolina  3:00 p.m.  Rutgers vs. Toledo

Saturday, March 19, 2005Field 1 Field 211:00 a.m. East Carolina vs. Bowling Green1:00 p.m. Virginia vs. Rutgers 1:00 p.m. East Carolina vs. Toledo3:00 p.m. Virginia vs. Toledo 3:00 p.m. Rutgers vs. Bowling Green

Sunday, March 20, 2005Field 1 Field 29:00 a.m. Seed 4 vs. Seed 511:00 a.m. Seed 4/5 Winner vs. Seed 1 11:00 a.m. Seed 2 vs. Seed 31:00 p.m. Championship Game