The Virginia men's soccer team has dealt with its share of roster turnover since it captured the 2009 national title, but two years later, the Cavaliers (12-7-1, 4-3-1 ACC) are looking to duplicate the feat.
After a season filled with injuries and inconsistent performances, the Cavaliers find themselves right where they wanted to be all along: in the NCAA Tournament for the 33rd time in program history.\nWhen the 48-team draw was announced on Monday, the bracket revealed that the Cavaliers would host Delaware in a first-round play-in game with the winner advancing to face No. 13 seed UCLA Sunday in Los Angeles.
Tonight's match against the Blue Hens (12-5-4, 6-4-1 CAA) will likely mark Virginia's final home appearance of the year, and the Cavaliers hope that a rowdy home crowd can jumpstart another deep postseason run.
"The opportunity to play at home in the postseason is huge," Virginia coach George Gelnovatch said. "We're happy about that. Being at home you're a little more up-tempo, more aggressive and more offensive."
Tonight's matchup pits Virginia, which is making its 31st consecutive appearance in the national tournament, against an underdog that had not qualified for the tournament since 1970. Throughout their lengthy NCAA streak, the Cavaliers have also hosted at least one game each year.
Whereas six-time national champion Virginia earned its 2011 bid via an at-large invitation, the Blue Hens qualified automatically by winning the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament Sunday.\nToting a resum
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