In a heartbreaking match, the No. 12 u200bSyracuse Orange field hockey team suffered a 3-2 defeat in the u200bACC Quarterfinals against fourth-seeded No. 4 u200bVirginia. Despite their efforts, Syracuse was unable to hold onto their early lead, ultimately falling to the u200bCavaliers.
Let’s take a closer look at how the game unfolded. The Orange started strong, with Pieke van de Pas providing a pass to Willemijn Boogert, who executed a diving tip-in to score the opening goal. In the second quarter, Eefke van den Nieuwenhof showcased her skills on an attacking penalty corner, delivering a powerful shot that found the back of the net.