Though the Cavaliers (3-3, 1-0 ACC) shut out Liberty (4-2, 0-0 Big East) in the first half, they were unable to prevent a comeback including two goals off penalty corners.
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Fall 2016 has seen a number of highs and lows for Virginia sports.
Just a week after winning its first ACC tournament title in program history, the No. 7 Virginia field hockey team saw its NCAA run come to a sudden halt.
Fresh off of an ACC Tournament title, the Cavaliers look to continue their fine form in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
As the sixth seed, Virginia became the lowest-seeded team ever to win the conference tournament.
No. 7 Virginia field hockey team started the ACC Tournament in impressive form with a 6-3 win over No. 11 Boston College. It is the Cavaliers (13-7, 3-3 ACC) second consecutive win.
With the regular season now completed, the Virginia field hockey team will begin its quest for the ACC Championship with a quarterfinal matchup against Boston College.
The No. 8 Cavaliers (11-7, 3-3 ACC) have struggled lately. The team has suffered two heartbreaking defeats in the past week to No. 7 Louisville (15-2, 3-3 ACC) and No. 3 Maryland (14-3, 6-1 Big Ten).
No. 8 Virginia suffered another disappointing defeat Tuesday in its 2-1 loss to No. 3 Maryland (14-3, 6-1 Big 10). The Cavaliers (11-7, 3-3 ACC) dominated the game but were once again unable to get the result.
Following a disappointing overtime defeat to No. 7 Louisville (15-3, 3-3 ACC), No. 9 Virginia (11-6, 3-3 ACC) looks to respond against yet another top-10 opponent.
No. 9 Virginia suffered its sixth loss of the season Friday night in Charlottesville to No. 7 Louisville.
The No. 9 Cavaliers (11-5, 3-2 ACC) head into the contest in impressive form, having won seven of their last eight games, including their last three straight.
The victory over Richmond marks the Cavaliers’ (11-5, 3-2 ACC) seventh win in its last eight games.
The No. 10 Virginia field hockey team is looking to win its third straight game, and seven of its last eight when they play Richmond Tuesday. The win would add to a strong stretch of play for the Cavaliers (10-5, 3-2 ACC).
The No. 10 Virginia field hockey team recorded its most impressive win of the season to date, a 1-0 overtime win over No. 2 Syracuse.
No. 10 Virginia has yet another top-10 this matchup this weekend when they face No. 2 Syracuse.
The No. 10 Virginia field hockey team beat William & Mary 3-2 Tuesday night to add on to their winning record.
