In a dominant display, the third-ranked University of Virginia (UVA) lacrosse team, led by top-rate recruit freshman McCabe Millon, overpowered No. 11 Michigan with a final score of 19-11. Millon scored five goals in his college debut, while Payton Cormier matched the tally, coming within one of the Virginia program's all-time record. UVA took an early lead of 5-1 after the first quarter and was ahead 10-3 at halftime, extending it to 17-8 by the end of the third quarter. The defense was notably physical, with contributions from Cole Kastner, Ben Wayer, and Noah Chizmar. Sophomore goalie Matthew Nunes was stellar, stopping eight of 11 shots on goal in the first half and making a total of 13 saves. The team's motivation was heightened by earlier comments from the Michigan coach, adding to their drive to win.
McCabe Millon is as physically gifted and as talented of a lacrosse player as they come. But it's his tactical acumen and lacrosse IQ that set him apart as a true freshman. Breaking down how he dominated a top-10 opponent in his career debut: https://t.co/nqbJkHYDXZ
#UVA has now won eight straight after Saturday's road victory at FSU. Reece Beekman is averaging 15.9 points, 6.5 assists, 2.9 steals and 2.8 rebounds during that streak.
"To be any good, in anything, you have to have a homecourt advantage." Steve Forbes rattling off his homecourt records at previous stops, from Northwest Florida to Wichita State to ETSU. Wake Forest is 13-0 at home this season and 44-5 in the last 3 seasons.
Greetings from the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, where Virginia (18-5, 9-3 ACC) is on the road to play Florida State (13-9, 7-4 ACC) at 8 p.m. #UVa has won its last seven games, and is looking to extend the streak. Hoos beat FSU twice last season. https://t.co/Q6Qm7FmTJF
McCabe Millon scored 5 times in his debut as No. 3 #UVA dominated No. 11 Michigan, getting a little extra motivation during the week from the Wolverines' coach. "I want to beat Michigan for 100 reasons. I don’t need 101. But it definitely stirred the men." https://t.co/0zTi5mhtqq
FINAL: No. 3 #UVA 19, No. 11 Michigan 11 McCabe Millon scores five goals in his college debut. Payton Cormier scores five and is one away from the Virginia program's all-time record. Matthew Nunes was sharp in goal with 13 saves.
END OF THIRD QUARTER: No. 3 #UVA 17, No. 11 Michigan 8 Payton Cormier with five goals, McCabe Millon with four and Connor Shellenberger with two.
HALFTIME: No. 3 #UVA 10, No. 11 Michigan 3 Freshman McCabe Millon with four goals, Payton Cormier with two. Sophomore goalie Matthew Nunes was stellar, stopping eight of 11 shots on goal.
I think this McCabe Millon kid may be OK for #UVA lacrosse. The freshman - and top-rate recruit - has four goals here in the first half against No. 11 Michigan.
The hitting in this Michigan-#UVA lacrosse game is off the charts. Michigan took a few early runs at 'Hoos star players and the home team has not backed down. Dominating play while also dishing out some serious hits. Virginia ahead 8-2 late in the first half.
Impressive start for third-ranked #UVA lacrosse. 'Hoos lead No. 11 Michigan 5-1 after one quarter. Freshmen McCabe Millon with two goals, Connor Shellenberger, Joey Terenzi and Payton Cormier with one each. Physical defensive play from Cole Kastner, Ben Wayer and Noah Chizmar.
Payton Cormier has been hot for much of this first quarter. Talked to by Lars Tiffany and Kevin Cassese twice now, imploring him to come down. Seemed to start when a Michigan defender took a shot at #UVA star Connor Shellenberger in a scrum in front of the cage.
Freshman McCabe Millon (attack) and sophomores Ryan Colsey (midfield) and John Schroter (defense) get starts today for No. 3 #UVA against No. 11 Michigan... https://t.co/obCZmjQ8iL