Virginia Cavaliers

The Virginia Cavaliers are the athletic teams representing the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, Virginia. They participate in the NCAA Division I, primarily in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The teams are known for their distinctive orange and blue colors. The Cavaliers have a strong tradition, particularly in sports like basketball, where the men's team won the NCAA Championship in 2019, and lacrosse, where they have multiple titles. The mascot, "Cavs," symbolizes the historical reference to Virginia's Cavalier past, reflecting the state's colonial heritage. The university is also known for its academic excellence.