Hokie ClubCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Tech dropped a hard-fought match to No. 1 Virginia, 2-1, on Saturday night at Klöckner Stadium.
Natalie Mitchell scored her sixth goal of the season in the loss.
How It Happened
No. 1 Virginia dominated the first half with nine shots to Tech’s two. The Cavaliers were able to find their first goal of the night off a strong individual effort and a strike from the top of the box 14 minutes into the match. The first half finished 1-0 to Virginia.
Virginia found their second goal in the 64th minute off a very similar sequence to the first goal. Mitchell brought Tech within a goal in the 73rd minute. Madi Boutot served a ball from beyond the halfway line, splitting the Virginia defense for Mitchell to run through. Mitchell was able to take one touch to settle the ball before finishing at the near post.
sixth of the season for @nat_mitchell24 🙌#Hokies pic.twitter.com/NSWVUoTLFT
— Virginia Tech Women's Soccer (@HokiesWSoccer) October 5, 2025
The Hokies generated more chances in the second half, with five shots and three corner kicks. Tech competed until the final whistle with a header from Taylor Price missing just wide in the final ten seconds.
The loss gives the Cavaliers one point in the Commonwealth Clash, presented by Smithfield. The score for the Commonwealth Clash currently is 1.5-0.5 in favor of Virginia. For more information, visit hokiesports.com/commonwealth-clash.
Game Notes
• Tech falls to 4-6-3 and 0-4-1 ACC
• Natalie Mitchell scored her sixth goal of the season
• Madi Boutot recorded her second career assist
• Lauren Hargrove notched a season and career-high in saves, with nine
• Ashleigh Vizek made her second Tech appearance
• Kylie Marschall and Ellie Robertson both played the entirety of the match
Up Next
Virginia Tech (4-6-3, 0-4-1 ACC) travels out west to face No. 3 Stanford on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 10 p.m. The match will be televised on ACCNX.