The Cavaliers enter the NCAAs with a notably young roster. While their path to the finals remains narrow, the upcoming weeks offer the rising cohort a vital chance to gain experience against the nation’s most elite competition.
"Every step is worth it because there’s no feeling like reaching a lifetime goal," Smith said.
Virginia finished final of four fall tournaments Sunday in 15th place.
Virginia endured a painstaking wait on the ninth green to see whether it had snuck into match play.
On its home course, at its home regional, Virginia played well enough to advance.
Virginia clinched the intrasport Commonwealth Clash despite losing in the first round of match play.
Propeck set a course record in her third-round stampede.
Virginia finished in the middle of the eight-team field.
Virginia rallied to climb up the leaderboard of 14 teams.
After a solid first round, the Cavaliers kept slipping.
Virginia entered as a slight favorite but failed to string together birdies.
The Cavaliers struggled in the second round and just missed out on the top three.
The Cavaliers sat in second place after day one but could not hold onto their strong positioning Tuesday.
The Cavaliers nearly won their second consecutive tournament, but a second place finish is certainly satisfactory.
Virginia won the Pan-Pacific UGSL Tournament Friday.
