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Fri May 14 2021 | Brian Logue | College
PHOTO COURTESY OF UVA ATHLETICS
Annie Dyson scored four goals to help Virginia to a 19-13 victory over Connecticut in the opening round of the NCAA women s lacrosse tournament.
Connecticut was somewhat surprised to find out that it had earned an at-large bid to the NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament after losing in the Big East championship game last weekend. For most of the evening against Virginia, the Huskies proved that it very much belonged. UConn trailed just 11-10 into the second half, but the Cavaliers ultimately pulled away for a 19-13 victory.
UConn had leads of 3-2 and 4-3 in the first half and got back within 11-10 on Stephanie Palmucci’s goal with 24:20 left in the game, but then the Cavaliers turned it on. Seven different Virginia players scored goals during a seven-goal run, including this highlight-reel goal from Morgan Schwab. ....

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