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Can Virginia get a win in the second round of the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament?
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After a dominant opening round win over LIU, Virginia Women's Lacrosse saw its season come to a close in a 17-9 loss to Duke in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

For full game recap: Virginia Women's Lacrosse Falls to Duke in NCAA Tournament

Virginia 9, Duke 17 | FINAL

Virginia 9, Duke 16 | Q4 4:24

Galica scores to cut the deficit.

Virginia 8, Duke 16 | Q4 6:17

Duke scores again after a save from Jansen.

Virginia 8, Duke 15 | Q4 7:56

Duke extends its advantage.

Virginia 8, Duke 14 | Q4 9:09

Abby Jansen makes two saves to start the quarter with Duke receiving a yellow card. Virginia fails to capitalize on the man up as the Blue Devils score after another failed clear by the Cavaliers.

Virginia 8, Duke 13 | End of Third Quarter

Virginia forces a shot clock violation before the Blue Devils are handed a delay of game penalty but Virginia is unable to take advantage. The Hoos fails to clear the ball twice leading finally to a goal for the Blue Devils.

Virginia 8, Duke 12 | Q3 8:15

Jenna DiNardo finds Addi Foster to cut the lead to five. Payton Sfreddo wins the ensuing draw to set up a free position goal from DiNardo. Four goal game.

Virginia 6, Duke 12 | Q3 9:09

Virginia gets caught offside and Duke capitalizes to extend its advantage.

Virginia 5, Duke 11 | Q3 10:13

Callie Hem scores another two goals, she now has six on the day.

Virginia 5, Duke 9 | Q3 13:32

Callie Hem nets her fourth goal of the day as she continues to feast on the crease for the Blue Devils.

Virginia 5, Duke 8 | Halftime

Hoos make two defensive stops before Addi Foster scores on an assist from Galica. To close the half, Abby Jansen makes another save to stifle the Blue Devils. She has three saves and zero goals allowed.

Virginia 4, Duke 8 | Q2 4:05

Hoos make a goalie change putting Abby Jansen in net. On her first shot, Jansen is up to the bill with a point-blank save. On the other end, Jenna DiNardo fires back for the Hoos as she rolls by her defender.

Virginia 3, Duke 8 | Q2 9:06

After multiple defensive stops, Callie Hem scores on the doorstep once again. On the ensuing posession, Eva Pronti goes behind the back also on a cut in front of the goal.

Virginia 3, Duke 6 | End of First Quarter

Duke remains persistent with another goal on the crease an area Virginia is struggling to guard today as Hem garners her second goal of the day. After a turnover by Madison Alaimo, Duke grabs another goal on a free position shot with four seconds left in the quarter.

Virginia 3, Duke 4 | Q1 2:46

Off the draw, Jenna DiNardo streaks right down the field to bring the Hoos back within one.

Virginia 2, Duke 4 | Q1 2:56

In need of an answer, Corey White rips a bounce shot from range but Duke fires right back with a cross crease pass to a cutting Callie Hem.

Virginia 1, Duke 3 | Q1 5:10

Payton Sfreddo gets a good run on goal, but her shot is saved. On the other end, Duke once again capitalizes with Bella Goodwin finding the back of the net.

Virginia 1, Duke 2 | Q1 6:29

Mel Josephson makes two saves but continuous pressure by Duke leads to Carly Bernstein finding nylon.

Virginia 1, Duke 1 | Q1 13:07

Caitlin Barrett draws first blood for the Blue Devils but Kate Galica responds with a draw control and goal to draw the game level.

Pregame Notes

Virginia and Duke are facing one another for the second time this season at Klöckner Stadium

In the regular-season meeting, the Cavaliers trailed by as many as seven points in the first half and were down 9-4 at halftime, but outscored the Blue Devils 10-1 in the third quarter to take a 14-10 lead into the final period of play, holding on for the 16-11 victory

The Cavaliers defeated LIU 20-6 on Friday night to advance to the second round. Duke defeated James Madison 17-10 Virginia is the No. 5 national seed in the tournament and the top seed in the Charlottesville regional. Duke is the No. 3 seed in the regional Virginia is No. 7 in the latest IWLCA rankings. Duke is No. 15

Additional Links

Virginia Men's Basketball Lands San Francisco Guard Malik Thomas

Madison Alaimo's Record-Setting Day Sees Virginia Women's Lacrosse Cruise Past LIU

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