Following its first loss of the season, the No. 2 Virginia women’s soccer team came into its first conference home game of the season searching for a better performance.
Before this match, no team had ever beaten North Carolina in regulation after trailing by two goals.
For what has been an incredibly successful program at the Division I level, the University is still seeking its first NCAA Championship in women’s soccer.
After 90 minutes, neither team was able to score as the Rams fought valiantly against the Cavaliers.
The goals just kept coming for Virginia, as it picked up its second straight 5-0 victory, this time over visiting Oregon State.
Both defenses were on their A-game in the first half, but the Cavaliers were able to break open the game against the Tigers in the second half, leading to a 5-0 victory.
The Cavalier defense prevented the Dukes from getting even one shot off and held on for its fourth consecutive shutout.
The Cavaliers scored four unanswered goals in the first 26 minutes of the game as the Knights could not compete with Virginia in a 5-0 rout.
Constant joined the national team knowing that she had to prove herself to her new teammates, and she approached the challenge with marked humility.
In a tightly contested match, a 54th minute goal from graduate student forward Haley Hopkins proved to be the difference maker in a 1-0 victory for the Cavaliers.
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.
Virginia Athletics is at the forefront of data analytics with two incredible pioneers forging a strong path.
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.
