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UNC: RHP Austin Love (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6.0 IP, 2 BB, 9 SO)
Friday – 3:30 p.m.
UNC: RHP Max Carlson (1-0, 2.70 ERA, 6.2 IP, 1 BB, 8 SO)
Saturday – 2 p.m.
UNC: RHP Max Alba (1-0, 3.60 ERA, 5.0 IP, 1 BB, 6 SO)
LEADING OFF
Virginia begins ACC play in the month of February for the first time in program history. The Cavaliers are scheduled to play 12 ACC weekend series (36 games) this season starting Thursday through May 22.
Thursday will be the first road contest for Virginia as six of the next seven games will be played away from Disharoon Park.
Under head Coach Brian O’Connor, the Cavaliers are 290-180-1 in ACC play. His 290 wins are the 8th most in league history and third most among active ACC coaches. His winning percentage (.617) in ACC play is the sixth-highest in league history and second-highest among active ACC coaches (min. 4 seasons).