Virginia’s women’s soccer squad delivered a commanding 7‑0 victory over La Salle on Thursday at Klöckner Stadium, extending their unbeaten start to three games and improving their record to 3‑0‑0.
The Cavaliers struck early, posting a 4‑0 lead before the 20‑minute mark and heading into the break at 5‑0, a tempo that left the visitors scrambling to keep pace.
Addison Halpern was the catalyst, contributing two goals and an assist while showcasing her versatility in the attacking third.
First‑Half Onslaught
Coach Steve Swanson, while acknowledging that the team still has areas to sharpen, praised the intensity and the opportunities the win created for younger players.
La Salle, which had reached the Atlantic 10 championship game a year ago, entered the match with a modest 1‑1‑0 record and saw their season‑long hopes dampened by the deficit.
Veteran coach Paul Royal, who has guided La Salle to five NCAA Tournament appearances with the last coming in 2017, will look to regroup his side as they aim to bounce back in upcoming fixtures.