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No. 15 Virginia field hockey fails to capitalize on shots, falls 4-1 to Boston College

By Adair Reid | 2 days ago

The No. 15 Cavaliers (6-5, 2-4 ACC) were back on the road facing Boston College after a win and loss against Stanford and Cal at home, and odds of victory seemed promising against a team who had yet to win a single conference match. But Virginia would leave the field Friday night suffering another upset, this time 4-1, with failures to capitalize on scoring opportunities, struggles to connect to the circle and a flurry of cards responsible.

It was a split decision for Virginia in games versus two West Coast opponents.

No. 13 Virginia field hockey splits weekend against Stanford, No. 11 California

By Jack Schocket and Eleanor Lynch | 4 days ago

Abello, a fourth-year back, is the team's captain and leading goalscorer.

While playing in the back, Mia Abello is always looking forward

By Eleanor Lynch | 4 days ago

The whiplash continued for No. 9 Virginia after a ranked loss to No. 11 Syracuse.

No. 9 field hockey struggles to gain control in 3-0 loss to No. 11 Syracuse

By Eleanor Lynch | September 26, 2026

With every goal mattering in the 2-1 grudge match, the Cavalier offense did just enough to celebrate in the end.

No. 9 field hockey strikes early, lands intense bounce-back win against No. 11 North Carolina

By Adair Reid | September 21, 2026

Virginia opened conference play on a negative note.

No. 9 Virginia field hockey slips in defensive slog against No. 8 Duke

By Adair Reid | September 19, 2026

No. 11 Virginia field hockey dispatches JMU in home opener shutout

By Adair Reid | September 14, 2026

Virginia field hockey handed James Madison a 7-0 defeat in its home opener Sunday, landing its first shutout of the season in a match where the Cavaliers (4-1, 0-0 ACC) maintained the possession game and showcased their offensive potential.

The ranked win served as a nice rebound for No. 11 Virginia.

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No. 11 field hockey holds off No. 13 Liberty in 2-1 road win

By Eleanor Lynch | September 13, 2026

Virginia's fourth-year goalkeeper Nilou Lempers made two saves in the first 15 minutes, keeping the Flames off the scoreboard as the Cavaliers’ offense searched for an opening — which they found in the second quarter.

No. 5 Virginia was in control for much of the game, but momentary lapses ultimately sunk the Cavaliers.

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No. 5 Virginia field hockey's lead slips away in 61-second Ohio State comeback

By Eleanor Lynch | September 6, 2026

After spending most of the game dominating the flow of play, the Cavaliers were ultimately left chasing an equalizer that never came in the fourth quarter. The loss marked Virginia's first of the season and brought an abrupt end to what had been an impressive opening stretch for the Cavaliers.

Virginia field hockey defeated Rutgers for the first match of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

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No. 5 Virginia field hockey defeats No. 20 Rutgers 2-1 to kick off Big Ten/ACC Challenge

By Adair Reid | September 5, 2026

Virginia spent the first quarter looking for a breakthrough. At the outset of their first game of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge in neutral site Piscataway, N.J., the Cavaliers (2-0, 0-0, ACC) worked around Rutgers (1-2, 0-0, Big Ten), with occasional interruptions in the midfield as the two top 25 teams tried to evaluate each other.

After a back-and-forth affair, Mia Abello’s goal propelled Virginia to victory.

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No. 5 Virginia field hockey opens season with overtime battle against Penn State

By Adair Reid | August 30, 2026

For No. 5 Virginia field hockey, opening another season against Penn State has become an expectation, with the programs playing against one another on opening weekend almost every year since 2009.

Virginia field hockey was tested in 2025. In 2026, the Cavaliers may break through.

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Virginia field hockey returns for the 2026 season in position to take it all

By Adair Reid | August 22, 2026

Having not won an ACC Championship outright since 2016 and denied an NCAA Tournament run beyond semifinals, the Cavaliers should have more than enough firepower to break the ceiling of postseason woes, starting with the regular season slate ahead of them.

Despite a suboptimal conclusion, Virginia field hockey proved its mettle over a strong regular season.

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Field hockey’s 2025-26 season was about the journey, not the destination

By Eleanor Buchanan | December 12, 2025

The good news is that this young squad has the time and tenacity required to learn from this season’s mistakes.

Virginia fails to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Virginia field hockey’s season ends with first round heartbreak

By Casey Reims | November 14, 2025

“Disappointing end to the season but Miami deserved it, especially on a day that we didn’t play our best,” Coach Ole Keusgen said.

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Virginia field hockey overwhelmed by No. 1 North Carolina in ACC Championship

By Casey Reims | November 9, 2025

"I think the team did a good job but, in the end, it wasn’t enough," Coach Ole Keusgen said.

The Cavaliers will play for the ACC Championship tomorrow.

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After thrilling shootout, Virginia field hockey will play for the ACC Championship

By Eleanor Buchanan | November 6, 2025

Junior back Mia Abello — Leemans’ fellow co-captain and First Team All-ACC honoree — had no trouble converting on the opportunity, sending Virginia to its tenth ACC Championship final appearance and first since 2022.

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Watchilla dominates in field hockey's win over Stanford

By Jack Schocket | November 5, 2025

Virginia survived a second half surge from Stanford to advance to the ACC semifinals.

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Field hockey clinches ACC regular season co-champion title in instant classic against No. 6 Wake Forest

By Eleanor Buchanan | November 2, 2025

Virginia earned its ninth ranked win after defeating Wake Forest

Celebrations like this one have become the norm.

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Surpassing preseason rankings, Virginia’s fall sports are dominating in exciting fashion

By Casey Reims , David Sewall , Mofeoluwa Akande and Ben McNiff | November 1, 2025

It has been six years since Virginia’s football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and field hockey programs have been ranked simultaneously.

Men's lacrosse finished 6-8, its worst record since 2004.

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Top 10 spookiest Virginia losses of the past 365 days

By Major Hansen | October 30, 2025

Beneath the eerie glow of the Scott Stadium lights and within the hallowed walls of John Paul Jones arena, some nights were better left forgotten.

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No. 15 Virginia field hockey fails to capitalize on shots, falls 4-1 to Boston College

No. 13 Virginia field hockey splits weekend against Stanford, No. 11 California

While playing in the back, Mia Abello is always looking forward

No. 9 field hockey struggles to gain control in 3-0 loss to No. 11 Syracuse

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No. 9 Virginia field hockey slips in defensive slog against No. 8 Duke

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