Virginia vs Duke: 19th Straight Loss for Cavaliers in 18-12 Defeat
Virginia Men's Lacrosse suffers another defeat against No. 4 Duke in an 18-12 loss, extending their losing streak to 19 straight regular-season games.
By the Numbers- Virginia's goalie Matthew Nunes recorded zero saves in the first quarter.
- Duke's Brennan O'Neil and Josh Zawada combined for eleven points in the game.
- Duke's Jake Naso, despite battling injury, finished with 8/17 faceoff wins and two goals in the second half.
- Virginia led the faceoff battle 12-7 at the half but still fell short in the game.
- Virginia is now 2-24 in their last 26 matchups against Duke.
Despite leading in faceoffs and ground balls, Virginia couldn't secure a win against Duke, showcasing their ongoing struggles against the Blue Devils.
State of Play- Duke's dominating performance led to an 18-12 victory over Virginia.
- Virginia's upcoming game is against Syracuse on the road next Saturday at 2 pm.
Virginia aims to bounce back in their next game against Syracuse following their defeat by Duke.
Bottom LineDespite their efforts, Virginia's struggles against Duke continue, highlighting the need for adjustments to secure wins against tough opponents.
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