Despite Virginia field hockey goalkeeper Emily White making nine saves in the Cavaliers' make-up game at North Carolina yesterday, the Tar Heels (13-4) were still able to score three goals for a 3-0 shutout.
The Cavaliers (11-6) outcornered the Tar Heels in the first half, 2-1, but could not finish off either chance. The Tar Heels then scored again - both goals coming in the first 35 minutes - to put the game out of reach for the Cavaliers.
UNC then scored again midway through the second period to finish off scoring for the game.
Abrams named finalist for Ray Guy Award
Cavalier punter Mike Abrams is one of 10 finalists for the second annual Ray Guy Award - an honor for outstanding punter of the year - announced yesterday by the Greater Augusta (Ga.) Sports Council.
Abrams is a senior from Aiken, S.C., and is averaging 43.2 yards per punt this season, the second-best average in school history.
Abrams has forced 13 fair catches, - a figure that leads the ACC, he has put 14 kicks inside the 20-yard line and has had 12 punts of at least 50 yards.
His 67-yard punt on Saturday against Florida State was the longest in the ACC this season. He was also named ACC specialist of the week this week.
-Compiled by Paul Crane
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