No. 3 Field Hockey Team Wins Third Consecutive Single-Goal Game
After a recent loss, 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,” Nemec said.
The game was expected to be a defensive battle, with Liberty ranking second in shutouts per game and Virginia ranking third in save percentage. The Cavaliers took control early, with two shots to Liberty's zero in the initial minutes. The only goal of the game came from a deflected shot by graduate midfielder Suze Leemans eight minutes in, securing a 1-0 win for Virginia.
The team's win marked a return to form after a loss to No. 2 North Carolina last week. Author's summary: Virginia field hockey wins 1-0 against Liberty.