The Virginia women’s soccer team isn’t used to being the underdog, but they’re playing the part well. The Hoos are moving on to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament after picking up a 2-0 victory over the twelfth-seeded BYU Cougars. Alexa Spaanstra’s incredible hot streak continued as the junior forward scored both goals for the Cavaliers. She now has four of Virginia’s five goals so far this tournament.
Spaanstra scored her first of the game at the 34 minute mark, giving the Cavaliers a 1-0 advantage heading into the break Her second came at 64 minutes, giving Virginia a little more cushion.