No. 3 field hockey comes out on top in third consecutive single-goal game

No. 3 field hockey comes out on top in third consecutive single-goal game

“Coming off of a loss we really wanted to capitalize on today,” Nemec said.

No. 3 Virginia field hockey needed a win to return to form after a loss to No. 2 North Carolina last week. A home game against No. 7 Liberty provided the perfect opportunity.

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 initial minutes of the match saw the Cavaliers in the driver’s seat, notching two shots to the Flames’ zero.

The lone goal came eight minutes in off a deflected shot into the circle from graduate midfielder Suze Leemans. Virginia took home the 1-0 win, stifling Liberty’s attempt at an equalizer in the second half.

Author's summary: Virginia wins 1-0 against Liberty.

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The Cavalier Daily The Cavalier Daily — 2025-10-15

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