Virginia Cavaliers Beat North Dakota State in Weekend Tournament

Cavaliers bounce back from Saturday loss with Sunday victory over Bison

Feb. 22, 2026 at 2:33pm

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After a surprising loss to Stetson on Saturday night, the Virginia Cavaliers baseball team rebounded with a win over North Dakota State on Sunday morning to finish their weekend tournament on a high note. The Cavaliers were looking to find better pitching and more offensive consistency after issuing double-digit walks in the previous game.

Why it matters

This win helps the Cavaliers recover from their earlier tournament loss and builds momentum as they head back home to Charlottesville. The team will look to carry this performance into future games and continue improving their record.

The details

John Paone took the mound for Virginia, and the team's lineup featured SS Eric Becker, CF AJ Gracia, 1B Sam Harris, 2B Joe Tiroly, LF Harrison Didawick, 3B Noah Murry, C Noah Jouras, RF Griffin Enis, and DH Aiden Harris.

  • The game took place on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

John Paone

The starting pitcher for the Virginia Cavaliers in the game against North Dakota State.

Eric Becker

The starting shortstop for the Virginia Cavaliers.

AJ Gracia

The starting center fielder for the Virginia Cavaliers.

Sam Harris

The starting first baseman for the Virginia Cavaliers.

Joe Tiroly

The starting second baseman for the Virginia Cavaliers.

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The takeaway

The Virginia Cavaliers were able to bounce back from their earlier tournament loss with a win over North Dakota State, showcasing their resilience and ability to make adjustments. This victory will help build momentum as the team heads back home to Charlottesville.