Although the Cavaliers were expected to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, strict testing protocols may keep Virginia out of the “big dance,” effectively ending its season.
With one of their biggest weapons out for the game, the Cavaliers' other offensive pieces stepped up to fill the void — finishing with an 18 goal performance that forced the Patriots into submission.
Senior swimmer Paige Madden has suffered her fair share of injuries during her journey to the top of the ACC and has experienced both the physical and mental toll it can place on a student-athlete.
After a competitive doubles frame, the Cavaliers won their next three singles matches in straight sets on courts one, three and five to seal the match.
Virginia saw its overall record drop below .500 this weekend after four painful losses to Clemson.
A three-pointer by freshman guard Reece Beekman as the final second ticked away allowed Virginia to escape with the victory.
With the expectation that the tournament will be wide open this time around, there are a number of factors that will be crucial in the team’s pathways to the title.
The Cavaliers bit the Spiders in their midweek tilt, claiming the 7-0 shutout.
Following the administration of 1,488 COVID-19 tests over the past seven days, Virginia’s athletic department reported just one positive test result among student-athletes and staff.
With this win against the Fighting Irish, the Cavaliers hold a 2-2-1 record in overtime games this season.
In two hard-fought matches, Virginia was unable to overcome No. 22 Pittsburgh or No. 18 Georgia Tech on the road.
It was dominant work for the Cavaliers, winners of three straight, as they played complementary and gritty tennis throughout the match.
The Cavaliers fell in two of three games against the unranked Seminoles, despite strong performances from many of their key players.
It was a tight match throughout, but the Cavaliers (4-0, 2-0 ACC) held off a late surge from the Cardinals (2-2, 0-1 ACC) to secure the win.
The Cavaliers held their own throughout the game against the Falcons, with 11 of their players notching 20 total goals by the end.
Following a Florida State loss earlier in the day, the door was open for Virginia to prevail in winning the ACC regular season title.
The Cavaliers (4-1, 0-1 ACC) were throttled by Syracuse, 20-10, in their last outing, and the team looked to build upon that loss against yet another ranked opponent.
It was a jam-packed week for the Cavaliers, as it has been throughout the month of February for all college athletics, as an incredible 16 different sports had some sort of event over the past seven days.
The Cavaliers were electric in every frame and led throughout the entire game, ultimately finishing up by 10.
The Cavaliers (4-4-1, 3-4-1 ACC) took the lead with two early goals at the eight and 11 minute marks before finishing off the Patriots (0-2, 0-0 Atlantic-10) with their third and final goal in the 34th minute.
