Hokie ClubLOUISVILLE, Ky. – Virginia Tech fell to Louisville 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium.
How It Happened
The Hokies’ defense battled the Cardinals to a 0-0 first half, with Tech outshooting Louisville 4-1 through the first 45 minutes.
While the defensive battle continued, the Hokies’ best opportunity of the game came in the 77th minute. Natalie Mitchell passed the ball to Lily Pantaleo just outside the box, who then passed it back to a charging Mitchell who scored with a laser to the top corner of the net. After video review, Pantaleo was called offside, and it remained a scoreless contest.
Louisville converted in the 82nd minute to take the lead, a goal which proved to be the game winner.
Game Notes
• Virginia Tech is now 4-4-2 on the season
• The Hokies were shut out for the first time this season
• Chugger Adair is now 3-2-2 in matchups against the Cardinals
• The Hokies have held opponents to one or fewer goals in six games
• Hannah Pachan led the Hokies with two shots on goal
• Lauren Hargrove recorded four saves
• Ellie Robertson and Kylie Marschall played the entirety of the match
Up Next
Virginia Tech (4-4-2, 0-2-0 ACC) continues ACC play at Wake Forest (7-1-1, 1-0-0 ACC) on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. in Winston-Salem, N.C. The game will be televised on ACCNX.