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The Cavaliers were scheduled to play the Wolfpack at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 29.
After trailing 7-0, the Cavalier comeback came up just short as Virginia was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament with a 7-6 loss.
Virginia scored four runs in the top of the tenth inning and Southern Miss became the first national seed eliminated from the NCAA Tournament.
Virginia allowed 17 hits and committed three errors in the loss.
The former Duke All-American takes over for Lars Tiffany, who led UVA to a pair of national titles.
Cassese joined Lars Tiffany’s staff in 2024 as his offensive coordinator. Now, he replaces him.
The Cavaliers will play Jacksonville State on Friday.
With the World Cup displacing the NCAA tournament for its anticipated venue, UVA jumped at the chance to host this weekend’s event.
In addition to being a student-athlete, Bavin works as a firefighter with the Seminole Volunteer Fire Department.