While the Cavaliers (2-6, 0-0 ACC) have shown flashes of improvement, they have still been unable to piece together a complete game as ACC play approaches.
Six years after being hired, there is no doubt that Mendenhall will be leaving the program in a better position than when he was first announced as the head coach.
After a tough dual meet loss to Campbell on Nov. 20, the Cavaliers bounced back with ten place winners and four first place finishers.
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After clawing back from an early 21-point deficit to the Hawkeyes (7-0, 0-0 Big Ten), the Cavaliers (5-3, 0-0 ACC) witnessed a jumper from senior Iowa guard Joe Toussaint fall through the net to end any dreams of a triumphant comeback.
Despite the continued growth of Coach Bronco Mendenhall’s program over the last six years, the loss to the Hokies puts Virginia in a precarious position.
A frenzied final few minutes and questionable play-calling led to the Cavaliers’ demise in a heartbreaking Commonwealth Cup defeat.
Junior guard Armaan Franklin and senior forward Jayden Gardner — the two notable transfers for this new-look Cavalier team — have established themselves as the clear-cut scorers for a roster that requires offensive energy at times.
The “757” — the area code for the Tidewater region of Virginia — has long held a reputation for producing some of the most prolific athletes in both the Commonwealth and the nation.
The meet took place over three days and showcased improvement for both teams.
Notably, after the first eight matches, the score was tied at 15, but the Camels were able to find a second gear and win the final two weight classes to secure the victory.
The Cavalier men and women traveled to Philadelphia and Princeton to take on Ivy League foes Pennsylvania, Princeton and Cornell.
The Cavaliers (2-2, 0-0 ACC) once again reached deep into its bench against the Eagles (1-6, 0-0 MEAC), with Coach Tony Bennett employing various rotations featuring some newcomers.
Both teams have seen some of their top players continue the rivalry in the National Football League.
It seemed like the game was there for the taking for the Cavaliers, but a number of costly mistakes proved to be the difference against the Panthers.
With this loss, Virginia women's soccer is now 2-1-0 all-time against Brigham Young.
If history is to be on Virginia’s side, then the offense has to be operating at full strength come Nov. 27.
The Cavaliers look to continue their momentum against a Campbell team that has faced fierce competition so far this season.
This will hopefully be a learning experience for a new Virginia roster — one which resembles the 69-40 defeat at Purdue in 2019 or the 98-75 blowout versus Gonzaga in 2020. Most rosters under Bennett have clawed their way back from early losses, and time will tell if this team can rebound from a less than stellar start to the season.
