No. 3 Field Hockey Team Wins Third Consecutive Single-Goal Game
After a loss to No. 2 North Carolina, the No. 3 Virginia field hockey team sought to bounce back with a win against No. 7 Liberty at home.
“Coming off of a loss we really wanted to capitalize on today,”
said Nemec. The game was expected to be a defensive battle, with Liberty ranking second in shutouts per game and Virginia ranking third in save percentage.
- Liberty entered the game with a 10-2 record, 4-0 in the Big East.
- Virginia had a 10-1 record, 5-1 in the ACC.
The Cavaliers took control early, with two shots to the Flames' zero in the initial minutes. The lone goal came from a deflected shot by graduate midfielder Suze Leemans eight minutes in, securing a 1-0 win for Virginia.
Author's summary: Virginia wins 1-0 against Liberty.