RedHawks Fall 1-0 to No. 4 Virginia in Close Matchup

Sunday, October 20

Charlottesville, Va.

12 p.m.

Miami University

(8-7)

Virginia

(12-2)

MIAMI

Virginia

Photo by: Brian Mack

RedHawks Fall 1-0 to No. 4 Virginia in Close Matchup

10/20/2024 2:03:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – On Sunday afternoon the Miami University field hockey team dropped a close 1-0 decision to No. 4 University of Virginia. The RedHawks move to 8-7 on the season (5-1 MAC). Virginia moves to 12-2 (5-1 ACC).

HOW IT HAPPENED:

The first quarter ended without a change in the 0-0 score.
A penalty stroke goal from Virginia halfway through the second quarter gave them a 1-0 lead heading into the second half.
The RedHawks held the Cavaliers to their 1-0 lead through impressive defense in the third quarter, where they successfully defended five penalty corners.
Despite a strong effort from the RedHawks, the Cavaliers took the game 1-0 at the end of the final quarter.

UP NEXT: The RedHawks face Central Michigan University on Friday, Oct. 25 in Mount Pleasant, Mich. at 2 p.m.