Exciting news came out of Charlottesville on Friday afternoon as Athletics Director Craig Littlepage announced that men’s and women’s squash would be added as the 26th and 27th varsity sports programs at Virginia.
“We are thankful for the generous gift of a donor to elevate squash to varsity status at the University,” said UVA president Teresa Sullivan in a statement. “Squash is a challenging sport that requires a great deal of physical fitness and it’s a lifelong competitive pursuit for many, particularly in our area. The high usage rate of the courts at the McArthur Squash Center is just one sign of the popularity of the sport in our community.