After a sub-standard effort against Notre Dame resulted in their first loss of the season, the Virginia Cavaliers returned to the friendly confines of Klöckner Stadium trying to get back on track. The opponent couldn’t have been better selected because Virginia has never lost to the Cardinals. And, following a rare loss, the UVA was quick to release coach Steve Swanson’s 61-8-13 record following a loss. Thus, the signs did not bode well for Louisville.
The last three games have been interesting for the ‘Hoos. A draw versus VCU kicked off a three-game stretch where Virginia has struggled to maintain their usual dominance of midfield. The next game up was the stunning second-half comeback from 2-0 against the Tar Heels. It was a great, great win to be sure, but don’t let it mask the fact that the women were run off the pitch in the first half. And mid-week, the UVA was out-played by the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and…
