Field Hockey: Third-ranked Virginia tops No. 16 Louisville, 1-0

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Posted on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, 6:32 pm

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The No. 3 Virginia field hockey team picked up another 1-0 victory at home against No. 16 Louisville on Sunday at Turf Field in Charlottesville.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After a scoreless first half of play, both teams came out strong to keep the game scoreless through three quarters. Two minutes into the fourth quarter, Virginia (10-1, 4-1 ACC) took the lead as Taryn Tkachuk netted one for the Cavaliers with an assist from Suze Lemmans.
With two minute remaining in regulation, Louisville exchanged their goal keeper for an extra field player. Despite the extra player, the Cavaliers were able to fend off Louisville’s attack and hold the Cardinals (5-7, 1-3) to a 1-0 game. Improving to 10-1 on the season, the Cavaliers remain undefeated at home.
GOALS
UVA: 47:08 β€” Taryn Tkachuk (Suze Lemmans)

FROM HEAD COACH OLE KEUSGEN
“First half, we got all our momentum from the defense. In the second half, we got our game together and played a bit more risk and force moving forward, so that helped us but it is our defense that keeps us in games.”
Coming off Friday’s game against Boston College….
“It was a tough turnaround. We traveled back from from Boston on Friday night. As you can imagine, that’s tough. WeΒ played a very poor first half more so in terms of effort. So it was good to see a game today where we played all four quarters with 100% effort and with the intensity that is needed to win ACC games.”
ADDITIONAL NOTES
  • Taryn Tkachuk netted her third goal of the season
  • Tyler Kennedy recorded her 11thΒ career shut out with three saves
  • Emily Young from Louisville recorded three saves
  • Virginia had a 7-6 edge in shots
  • Virginia earned 4 corners while Louisville had none

UP NEXT

The Cavaliers will be back in action at Turf Field next Sunday when the team takes on the No. 7 ranked St. Joes Hawks at 12 p.m.