Field hockey sweeps Syracuse in a weekend double-header

With the help of some late-game goals, the Cavaliers were able to prove their perseverance and win both matches against the Orange.

By Sarah Pettycord


After rattling off two wins against Syracuse, Virginia now sets their eyes on powerhouse North Carolina, who have won the past two NCAA Championships.
Courtesy Virginia Athletics

In the second weekend of Virginia field hockey at Turf Field, the Cavaliers extended their winning streak to three games by defeating Syracuse in a double-header over the weekend. The Cavaliers (3-1, 2-0 ACC) won the first game 1-0 with the only goal against the Orange (0-2, 0-1 ACC) coming in the 58th minute of play. In double-overtime Sunday, the Cavaliers scored the game-winner in the 76th minute to win 3-2.