The Cavaliers (8-3, 3-3 ACC) went back and forth with the Fighting Irish (6-2, 3-2 ACC), but an early second-half deficit proved to be too difficult for Virginia to overcome.
With less than 20 minutes left in the game, the Cavaliers went on an electric run that would carry them to the win.
The number eight team in the country, the Cavaliers have displayed variety on both offense and defense, with emerging stars and veteran stalwarts.
The Blue Devils (6-3, 2-3 ACC) dominated the first meeting, but the Cavaliers (7-2, 3-2 ACC) bounced back with a close victory in the second game.
The Cavaliers were overwhelmed by the Eagles on the defensive side and lost 20-11 in the conference matchup.
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.
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.
After dominating the first two matchups of the season against East Carolina and Richmond, the Cavaliers finally received firm opposition, with the Hokies playing disciplined yet effective lacrosse throughout the game.
The Cavaliers have opened the season with back-to-back wins after knocking off the No. 10 ranked Richmond Spiders.
Using a balanced game strategy, Virginia managed to defeat East Carolina 21-6 in its first game of the season. This was the first time since 2019 that the Cavaliers scored 20 or more goals in one game.
Virginia begins its climb back to the top Monday, Feb. 15 at Klockner Stadium against East Carolina.
After nearly six years of first- and second-round NCAA exits — and an underwhelming 2020 campaign — Virginia women's lacrosse looks set for a resurgence in the coming seasons, combining a mature core with a stellar 2020 recruiting class.
Two Virginia student-athletes — twin sisters Myla Grace Barnett of women's lacrosse and Hailey Grace Barnett of rowing — have used their platform as student-athletes to bring forth discussion about social injustice and racial inequity.
A decorated former member of Virginia women’s lacrosse, Slade will join seven other inductees this year.
Every student athlete is different — but in some cases, they are more similar than others.
On the Virginia side, notable performances came from senior midfielder Sammy Mueller and junior attacker Taylor Regan.
Statistically, Virginia led in both shots, 35-25, and ground balls, 20-11. The Cavaliers were also 20 for 20 on clears and had just eight turnovers to 17 for the Patriots.
While the Cavaliers were able to keep up with the Tar Heels for most of the game, a late surge by North Carolina proved insurmountable for Virginia.
In what had been a close game between the two teams, the No. 8 women's lacrosse team was able to extend their lead over No. 9 Princeton to win the game 12-10.
Virginia women’s lacrosse had a big weekend, beating two teams on the road.
