No. 3 field hockey comes out on top in third consecutive single-goal game
No. 3 Virginia field hockey needed a win to return to form after a loss to No. 2 North Carolina last week.
“Coming off of a loss we really wanted to capitalize on today,” Nemec said.
A home game against No. 7 Liberty provided the perfect opportunity. The game was a defensive slugfest, with the Flames ranking second in shutouts per game and the Cavaliers ranking third in save percentage.
- The Cavaliers notched two shots to the Flames’ zero in the initial minutes.
- The lone goal came eight minutes in off a deflected shot from graduate midfielder Suze Leemans.
The Cavaliers took home the 1-0 win, stifling Liberty’s attempt at an equalizer in the second half.
Author summary: Virginia wins 1-0 against Liberty.