Eric Ward

Associate AD - Rev Gen & MKTG: @VirginiaSports. VA native & @UofSC alum. Proudly building & upholding the great tradition of the Virginia Cavaliers.

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

@GamecockBourbon Most UNC alums I know really don’t care, but I know that’s not the same for everybody.

My experience is more the equivalent of every time West Virginia fans meet Georgia Tech alums, the first thing they say is that they aren’t “the real Tech” defending VT. Makes no sense.

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

@GamecockBourbon As an alum, I enjoy occasional good natured ribbing from the couple dozen or so friends who are grads of either & think nothing of it.

But can’t go a week or 2 w/o somebody randomly thinking it’s every (South) Carolina grad’s worst nightmare to hear UNC referred to as Carolina.

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

@GamecockBourbon Been at 3 schools in 3 conferences since South Carolina and been one of the most fascinating things I’ve yet to figure out.

Seriously like 50:1 ratio of folks unaffiliated with the 3 schools bringing it up vs. UNC or Southern Cal fans.

Honestly usually rival fans too. Bizarre.

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

Virginia, Alabama and Texas are the only 3 Division I athletic programs to win a bowl game and games in the NCAA men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball and softball tournaments this academic year.

Another first for the Cavaliers. #GoHoos 🔸⚔️🔹

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

Virginia is 1 of just 6 schools nationally to make a bowl game, the men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball & softball tournaments this year.

Alabama
Georgia
Nebraska
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia

First time in Cavalier history making all 5 in the same year. #GoHoos 🔸⚔️🔹

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

Last weekend's '26 Men's & Women's @NCAALAX Champ Finals both scored double-digit increases YoY on ESPN

🥍 Full Men's Tourney | Up 31% & most-watched in 13 yrs
🥍 Men's title game | 778K avg. viewers

🥍 Full Women's Tourney | Up 72%
🥍 Women's title game | 470K avg. viewers

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

The energy in Scott was the difference in several games last year and buried a couple of other teams from the opening kickoff.

New this year: Lower-level Family 4 Packs in the South endzone. Comes out to just $25 per seat per game, it's an incredible deal.

#GoHoos 🔸⚔️🔹

[Virginia Football @UVAFootball]

Bring that energy back to Scott in 2026 🗣️

Season tickets on sale now. 🎟️🎟️ https://t.co/6tF2b48tNL

#GoHoos 🔶⚔️🔷

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

@wahoojack06 Thanks, Jack. Really appreciate!

[Jeff White @JeffWhiteUVa]

After a week marked by uncertainty, the news that @CoachCassese had been promoted to head coach raised the spirits of @UVAMensLax players. “Everyone is so, so excited to get this thing rolling," said All-ACC defenseman John Schroter, a team captain.
https://t.co/i6aH2Bb3u9

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

Virginia is 1 of just 6 schools nationally to make a bowl game, the men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball & softball tournaments this year.

Alabama
Georgia
Nebraska
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia

First time in Cavalier history making all 5 in the same year. #GoHoos 🔸⚔️🔹

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

@RedcastRob Totally did somehow. Will correct.

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

@CavmansBurner @CFBHome @VirginiaSports Standby, got a good one for you.

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

Last day for 2026 @NCAALAX Championship Weekend. So proud of all involved with @VirginiaSports who did a fantastic job hosting this event!

[Upstream Lacrosse @upstreamlax]

Great crowd in Charlottesville for game two despite the gloomy weather

The game is healthy

[Terry Foy @TerenceFoy]

This is the first Final Four I’ve ever covered on-campus.

This is pretty sick.

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

We are excited to host @NCAALAX Championship Weekend at Scott Stadium.

Welcome to Virginia @TigerLacrosse, @DukeMLAX, @NDlacrosse, @CuseMLAX, @AdelphiMLax, @UTampaMLax, @TuftsLacrosse, @RITMLAX!

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

Just 💯 days until Virginia Football is back.

#RunItBack #GoHoos 🔸⚔️🔹

[Virginia Men's Tennis @UVAMensTennis]

𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗔 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 🏆

The Cavaliers are once again atop college tennis for a seventh national championship!

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

@CSG_Virginia Oh the 15 sports who have been in a team head-to-head conference tournament, Virginia has made the championship game in 10 of them this year.

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

Make that TEN conference championships for Virginia Athletics this year!

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[Virginia Track & Field and Cross Country @UVATFCC]

Did someone say 𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 🙌

For the second time outright and third time ever, the Virginia men are 𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!!!

Scoring a total of 110 points 🏆

#GoHoos

[Eric Ward @ericward_7]

The final tally of this year’s Commonwealth Clash:

Virginia 16
Virginia Tech 6

This is the largest margin of victory by either program in Clash history!

This year’s graduating class finished 58-29 against VT, doubling them up & sweeping all 4 Clashes.

#Flagship #GoHoos 🔸⚔️🔹