Buckeyes Beat Virginia, Advance to NCAA Women's Soccer Quarterfinals for First Time since 2004

Another day, another close win for the Ohio State Women's Soccer program as the Buckeyes came out on top over the Virginia Cavaliers 3-2 to advance to the the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship. This is the first time that Ohio State has reached the round of eight since 2004.

The Buckeyes came out on fire in their sweet 16 match in Charlottesville, Virginia, getting an unassisted goal from Tiffany Cameron in the 2nd minute of play. Cameron beat Cavaliers goalkeeper Chantel Jones to the near post from 6 yards out for her sixth goal of the season to give the Buckeyes a very early 1-0 lead.

The Buckeyes would then double that lead when freshman midfielder Danica Wu scored her second goal of the season in the 26th minute. Wu took a cross from Lauren Steuer after a corner kick and scored from 6 yards out to give the Buckeyes a 2-0 lead.

Before the end of the half, Ohio State had a chance to make it 3-0 when minutes after the Wu goal, Lauren Granberg headed a beautiful cross from Steuer for a shot on goal attempt. Unfortunately, Granberg's header sailed just over the cross bar.

In the second half, Steuer put the Buckeyes up 3-0 when she scored in the 57th minute. Steuer scored her first goal of the season from 15 yards out following a rebound from a shot by Granberg moments earlier.

A mere six minutes later, the Cavaliers answered when Sinead Farrelly scored on a header that beat Buckeye goalkeeper Katie Baumgardner to the far post. Virginia cut the lead to one in the 81st minute when Gloria Douglas scored on a header that beat Baumgardner to the far post. The Cavaliers nearly tied the game with just under two minutes to go in regulation on a shot from Colleen Flanagan that just missed right of the post. From then on, Ohio State was able to hang on for the victory.

For the game, Ohio State was outshot by Virginia 22- 6, including 11-4 on goal. The Buckeyes had the advantage in corner kicks 4-3.

With the win against Virginia, Ohio State advances to the round of eight where they will take on the Georgetown Hoyas. The game will take place at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium Friday, November 26th at 5:00 pm.