History prefers to wait to render a verdict, but sitting beneath Davenport Field Monday night, coach Brian O'Connor made a pronouncement that will not be called into question.
"Absolutely the most thrilling and greatest win in U.Va. baseball history," he said. "And it happened to come on our own field."
A few minutes later, he broke into a big smile as he saw the highlights from Virginia's game against UC Irvine on a nearby TV. It ended with a clip of the dramatic conclusion, then the score.
Cavaliers 3, Anteaters 2. Virginia is headed to Omaha for the College World Series...