Connell’s overtime winner gives Virginia a 1–0 victory at Wake Forest
Caitlin Connell scored at 63:43 to give No. 19 Virginia a 1–0 overtime field hockey win at No. 6 Wake Forest Friday, October 16, in Winston-Salem. The Cavaliers improved to 7–5 overall and 3–4 in ACC play.
Caitlin Connell scored at 63:43 to give No. 19 Virginia a 1–0 overtime field hockey win at No. 6 Wake Forest Friday, October 16, in Winston-Salem. The Cavaliers improved to 7–5 overall and 3–4 in ACC play.
Neither team scored through four quarters. Virginia’s defense dealt with five Wake Forest penalty corners in the third quarter, while the Cavaliers forced two saves in the fourth as the match remained level.
Connell broke the tie in overtime by moving past a defender along the baseline and lifting the ball over the goalkeeper. The unassisted goal was her fourth of the season and second game-winner.
Nilou Lempers made two saves for Virginia’s shutout. Wake Forest’s Ruby Butterfield had four saves. The Demon Deacons fell to 9–5 overall and 4–2 in the ACC.
Virginia next hosts Monmouth at Turf Field on Sunday, October 18, at noon Eastern. The Cavaliers have now won five consecutive meetings with Wake Forest, according to Virginia’s official report.