CLEMSON, S.C. – The No.1 Virginia women’s soccer team secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Clemson on Sunday, extending their impressive season and maintaining their position atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. Goals from lexi Gingerich,Meredith McDermott,and Allie Ross propelled the Hoos to their latest win.
The victory marks Virginia’s continued dominance this season, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive strength. The win is notably notable as it came on the road against a well-organized Clemson team, navigating a weather delay to secure the result. Virginia now shifts its focus to a highly anticipated rivalry matchup with virginia Tech.
Lexi Gingerich opened the scoring in the 27th minute with her fifth goal of the season and the 17th of her career. Meredith McDermott followed up with her sixth goal of the season and 15th of her career, while Allie Ross added her third goal of the season and 14th of her career.
Victoria Safradin anchored the Virginia defense,recording her seventh shutout of the season and second consecutive clean sheet in ACC play.
“This is the second time this year we have had to deal with a weather delay and I thought our team handled the delay well,” said head coach Steve Swanson. “The first part of the second half was the difference, though, and we finished two good goals. Meredith (McDermott) and Allie (Ross) took those chances really well. this is never an easy place to play and Clemson was well organized, so we are happy to come away with the result.”
Virginia will return home to host Virginia tech in a Smithfield Commonwealth Clash on saturday, October 4, at 7 p.m. at Klöckner Stadium.
