All four of Virginia’s losses have been the result of 80th minute or later breakthroughs by their opponents.
After a lengthy homestand to kick off the season, Virginia men's soccer finds itself in a shaky position with a 3-3-1 record. Three writers assess where the team is now and what is of note in the future.
Despite being off to a rough start, there are still plenty of things that make this Virginia squad both a candidate for redemption and an interesting watch.
After consecutive losses to open the season, Virginia got back on track both offensively and defensively.
In Lynchburg, the marquee highlight of the meet was brought by the women’s 4x400-meter relay Saturday afternoon. Bringing their flair to the field, the quartet was able to shatter the previous meet record — held by Virginia Tech since 2022 — with a season's best time of 3:41.71.
"[A] solid opening meet with impressive performances from the throwers, jumpers and hurdlers,” Coach Vin Linanna said. “We will have a big group at Virginia Tech next weekend."
The men's and women's finales were separated by one measly goal in regulation and penalties. It was a night of déjà vu in Klöckner Stadium. A night of opportunity for Virginia turned into a night to forget.
“I thought that most of the second half, we had them in their half of the field and had full control of the game,” Gelnovatch said.
Less travel, less games, greater odds.
It has been six years since Virginia’s football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and field hockey programs have been ranked simultaneously.
