A win as momentous as this — especially with the matchup’s history — could not have arrived at a better time for Virginia, especially on a night celebrating the legendary Coach Debbie Ryan.
After finishing three-over-par in the first round, junior Jaclyn LaHa was particularly impressive. She tied the best 18-hole round of her collegiate career with a 67 on her second round, recording five-under-par.
The disastrously slow start limited the impact of Virginia’s second-half offensive momentum, which could have otherwise propelled the team in front.
The 65-58 loss marked Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton's sixth straight loss against Duke in her time at Virginia, which serves as a brutal reminder of Agugua-Hamilton’s continued struggles against ACC elites.
As a program coming off its first ACC title and NCAA runner-up finish, the Cavaliers’ approach to their mid-season break matters.
As Virginia settles into ACC play, Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton and her squad continue to rely on their height and depth, kicking off the new year with another conference victory.
With ACC play looming, three beat writers assess Virginia’s performance and prospects for the rest of the season.
”We wanted to make sure we started ACC right,” Agugua-Hamilton said. “I think this is a pretty dominant win to start.”
“Gabby has been impressive,” Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton said.
