For at least one week, the Virginia volleyball team is able to talk about more than moral victories or outstanding efforts.
The Virginia field hockey team faces a must-win situation this afternoon against fierce rival Duke in the opening round of the ACC Tournament.
[caption id="attachment_47728" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Junior right side Tobi Farrar, who put forth an impressive effort during Virginia's first match against Wake Forest, currently ranks third on the team in blocks with 34 total stops at the net.
[caption id="attachment_47119" align="alignleft" width="278" caption="Senior outside hitter and captain Simone Asque notched a season-high 23 kills during the Cavaliers' 3-1 victory against N.C.
[caption id="attachment_46798" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Freshman goalkeeper Jenny Johnstone surrendered two goals and made three saves in both of Virginia's narrow weekend losses.
For most of Michele Madison's tenure as Virginia's field hockey coach, the results have been impressive.
[caption id="attachment_44710" align="alignleft" width="278" caption="Senior defensive end Cam Johnson highlights the group of 10 defensive starters which the Virginia coaching staff welcomed back for the 2011 campaign.
