After the opening whistle it was clear that Loyola (0-2, 0-0 Patriot League) was no match for the talented Virginia (2-0, 0-0 ACC) squad as the Cavaliers cruised to a 6-0 victory.
While Virginia certainly would have liked to capitalize more on their opportunities, the dominance on both sides of the field is a positive sign for the team moving forward.
This year, I am doubling down on my claim from last year. The Cavaliers can win the program’s first elusive national championship.
After her phenomenal junior season, Ordoñez knew it was time to make the leap to the NWSL.
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With this loss, Virginia women's soccer is now 2-1-0 all-time against Brigham Young.
After 90 minutes of sensational physical play, Virginia came out on top – defeating Milwaukee 2-0 and advancing to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
Last time the Cavaliers (17-2-2, 8-0-2 ACC) met the Panthers (10-8-2, 8-2-0 Big South), they shut out them out 8-0. This time was not much different, as Virginia defeated High Point 6-0.
Despite the loss, Virginia has no reason to hang its head as the NCAA Tournament looms on the horizon.
Currently the top team in the ACC, there will be a lot on the line for the Cavaliers in their Thursday night game against Florida State before heading into conference championship games.
The Cavaliers and the Fighting Irish competed for 82 scoreless minutes before Virginia struck first — ultimately winning the ACC matchup 2-1.
The Fighting Irish will challenge the Cavaliers and make them prove that they’re the No. 2 team in the country.
The Cavaliers (10-1-1, 3-0-1 ACC) had the higher ranking going into the match, while the Tar Heels (8-1-2, 1-1-2 ACC) had a home field advantage and a hefty 39-4-4 lead in the series between the rival teams.
Virginia hopes to continue its hot streak on Sunday against North Carolina.
The ACC is widely regarded as the most competitive conference in Division I women’s soccer, and Virginia’s first three intraconference matchups proved just that.
Following last year's College Cup appearance, the Cavaliers have started the season off on fire, downing border foe West Virginia and defending national champion Santa Clara.
A 1-1 split against two solid programs is not the worst-case scenario for a team blindsided by losing their senior star forward Rebecca Jarrett to injury.
The Cavaliers (4-0-0, 0-0-0 ACC) dominated every facet of their matches against the Patriots and Colonials in preparation for a date with Santa Clara, the defending national champion, Thursday.
The Cavaliers have started the season strong and are expected to perform well throughout the fall.
The Cavaliers (2-0-0, 0-0-0 ACC) downed the Mountaineers (1-1-0, 0-0-0 Big 12) thanks to a goal from junior attacker Diana Ordoñez in the seventh minute.
