Virginia’s second-half surge holds up in 4–3 win over Monmouth
Virginia scored three consecutive second-half goals and held on for a 4–3 field-hockey victory over Monmouth on Sunday, October 18, at Turf Field. The Cavaliers overturned a 2–1 halftime deficit before conceding with nine seconds remaining.
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Virginia scored three consecutive second-half goals and held on for a 4–3 field-hockey victory over Monmouth on Sunday, October 18, at Turf Field. The Cavaliers overturned a 2–1 halftime deficit before conceding with nine seconds remaining.
Bella Moore gave Virginia an early lead at 2:56, assisted by Rylee Dennis. Monmouth answered through Eabha Curran at 24:09 and Lilly Ricks at 27:51 to move ahead before the break.
Marisa Fahning tied the game at 32:22 with her first career goal. Riley Savage put Virginia ahead at 38:53, with Emma Watchilla assisting, and Caitlin Connell made it 4–2 at 50:31. Ava Zerfass’ goal at 59:51 brought Monmouth within one, but the Hawks ran out of time.
Virginia led 24–11 in total shots and 16–5 in shots on goal. Nilou Lempers made two saves for the Cavaliers, while Charlie Bowman stopped 12 for Monmouth. Both teams earned six penalty corners.
Virginia improved to 8–5 overall; Monmouth fell to 9–4. The Cavaliers close their regular season at home against Louisville on Friday, October 23, at 3 p.m. Eastern.