“We are just thrilled that we get to be here and continue playing in our house,” Hardin said. “There’s not enough words to say how excited we are.”
“The overall performance in all phases was disappointing tonight,” Hardin said. “I know we’re capable of more than we showed and I know our team believes the same."
“I think we'll continue to find our group and find our rhythm,” Hardin said, “This is tough stuff, because they feel so frustrated and upset, because it really matters to them. They care, and I think they can really appreciate that about the girls. So we'll continue to communicate, continue to fill out our depths and our distances together.”
Both programs now have 10 ACC wins, with the final game of the series serving as a tiebreaker for the third seed in the conference tournament.
The victory is the Cavaliers’ 10th ACC win of the season, their first since a sweep at the hands of Duke last weekend. Tomorrow, Virginia will aim to clinch their first Commonwealth Clash in 15 years — first pitch is slated for 2 p.m.
Coach Joanna Hardin’s squad is set to face No. 12 Virginia Tech Friday at Palmer Park not just looking for a win, but searching for the version of itself that successfully fought through those first four conference series.
The win can be seen as a huge morale boost going into this weekend’s series against rival No. 12 Virginia Tech.
The sweep stings, and the numbers tell the story plainly.
The loss drops Virginia to 0-2 against Duke on the series, an impossible hole to climb out of with just one game remaining. The Cavaliers have shown flashes of the team that entered the weekend ranked among the nation's best, but timely hitting and late-game execution have been elusive all series.
The first four batters in Virginia's lineup were held hitless, while Duke's top four combined for four hits.
If Virginia wants to see the Women’s College World Series in June, it has to prove it belongs there first. That proof starts at Duke Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Before the start of her junior season, Eaton began to focus on the mental game, acknowledging how so much of a softball player’s performance is attached to it.
Throughout my entire life, I have been reminded time and time again that women's sports are more than just the game — it is a family that is built.
The triumph marks the Cavalier’s ninth win in conference play and a highly desired series sweep for the program.
The win marks the Cavalier’s 30th win this season and their fourth ACC Series.
