Shamel Bratton has been dismissed from the Virginia lacrosse team for a violation of team policies, the university said in a statement released Friday.

Bratton, a senior midfielder, had been suspended twice this season for unspecified reasons. Bratton, whose twin brother Rhamel also plays for the Cavaliers, ranks No. 3 all-time among UVa midfielders with 89 goals.

"I want to wish Shamel the very best in his future endeavors," coach Dom Starsia in the school's statement. "He has made many contributions to the program. At the same time, there are standards of behavior within the framework of the team that we expect to be met by all of our student-athletes. Failure to do so on a consistent basis has resulted in the loss of the privilege of being a member of this team."

The two-time All-American from Huntington, N.Y., was one of the most heralded recruits in the history of the sport. He finishes his career with 40 assists and 129 points, ranking fifth and first, respectively, among UVa midfielders all-time.

The No. 10 Cavaliers (8-5) host No. 15 Penn (8-4) on Saturday.