Duke Earns First ACC Victory with 2-0 Shutout Over Virginia

DURHAM, N.C. – Duke field hockey closed out the fall regular season on top, picking up its second straight shutout with a 2-0 triumph over Virginia on Saturday afternoon on Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium.

The Blue Devils (2-6, 1-4 ACC) used two goals in the first half to earn its first conference victory of the season while its stellar defense shut out the Cavaliers (3-6, 2-3 ACC).

"I feel great about the game today, obviously getting the win, " head coach Pam Bustin said. "We've been working really hard to get a conference win this fall and it's been a progression so I'm really proud of the kids for sticking to it. I thought we had other opportunities to put even more on the board, but…