The Cavaliers (10-1-1, 3-0-1 ACC) had the higher ranking going into the match, while the Tar Heels (8-1-2, 1-1-2 ACC) had a home field advantage and a hefty 39-4-4 lead in the series between the rival teams.
Virginia hopes to continue its hot streak on Sunday against North Carolina.
The ACC is widely regarded as the most competitive conference in Division I women’s soccer, and Virginia’s first three intraconference matchups proved just that.
Following last year's College Cup appearance, the Cavaliers have started the season off on fire, downing border foe West Virginia and defending national champion Santa Clara.
A 1-1 split against two solid programs is not the worst-case scenario for a team blindsided by losing their senior star forward Rebecca Jarrett to injury.
The Cavaliers (4-0-0, 0-0-0 ACC) dominated every facet of their matches against the Patriots and Colonials in preparation for a date with Santa Clara, the defending national champion, Thursday.
The Cavaliers have started the season strong and are expected to perform well throughout the fall.
The Cavaliers (2-0-0, 0-0-0 ACC) downed the Mountaineers (1-1-0, 0-0-0 Big 12) thanks to a goal from junior attacker Diana Ordoñez in the seventh minute.
While all three players played 966 minutes and registered a grand total of one shot, zero assists, and zero goals, they made contributions well beyond the box score on defense and as playmakers.
As Virginia heads into the final rounds of the NCAA Tournament, it looks to avenge its mid-October loss to Florida State.
The women's soccer team has reached the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals for the first time since 2015.
The women's soccer team posted a shutout against the Cougars to advance to the Sweet 16.
The Cavaliers overcame an early 1-0 deficit to beat the Cougars 3-1, thanks to two second-half goals.
After over a month without playing a game, Virginia was not able to pull off a win against West Virginia.
The Cavaliers are set to take on West Virginia twice, once at home and once away, to close out their spring slate.
In over 100 days since its last game, Virginia women’s soccer recorded its ninth win of the season.
The spring season will consist of two home games and four on the road ahead of NCAA Tournament Selection Day April 18.
With the CONCACAF Gold Cup set to take place from July 2 to Aug. 1 and the Summer Olympics from July 23 to Aug. 8, four former Virginia soccer players are poised to make important contributions to their teams.
Seniors Torres and Gorzak were the 23rd and 35th picks of this year's NWSL Draft, selected by Sky Blue FC and the Chicago Red Stars, respectively.
The Tar Heels denied the Cavaliers a shot at the ACC title as their high-pressure style stymied Virginia.
