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Virginia Cavaliers Stumble as Wake Forest Demon Deacons Seize Victory at Scott Stadium

The Virginia Cavaliers faced a setback in their season, falling to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons with a score of 16-9. This result brings the Cavaliers' record to 8-2, while the Demon Deacons improve to 6-3. The game took place at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, where an attendance of 55,568 witnessed the contest.


Nov 25, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Malachi Fields (8) celebrates with Cavaliers wide receiver Suderian Harrison (1) after catching a touchdown pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the third quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The opening quarter saw the Hoos take an early lead with a field goal by Will Bettridge from 40 yards out. Despite this initial advantage, both teams struggled offensively, resulting in a low-scoring period that ended with Virginia leading 3-0.


Second Quarter


As play resumed in the second quarter, Wake Forest found their rhythm and responded with two scoring drives. The Deacons managed to put up 10 points through a combination of strategic plays and effective execution. Meanwhile, UVA added another field goal by Bettridge but trailed going into halftime.


Third Quarter


In the third quarter, both defenses held strong. The Cavaliers managed another field goal from Bettridge's reliable foot but were unable to find the end zone. On defense for UVA, Kam Robinson stood out by contributing significantly with his tackling efforts and blocking prowess.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter saw Wake extend their lead further with another field goal while keeping Virginia scoreless throughout this period. Despite efforts from players like Daniel Kaelin who threw for over 145 yards and J'Mari Taylor who rushed for nearly 100 yards on offense for UVA; turnovers proved costly as they fumbled three times during crucial moments.


Post-game reactions highlighted some key areas needing improvement according to Virginia Cavaliers coach post-game reaction: "We need better ball security moving forward." Fans can look forward to analyzing more details through Virginia Cavaliers post-match stats which provide insights into individual performances such as Trell Harris' receiving yardage or Chandler Morris’ passing attempts among others mentioned within these statistics reports available online now!


Looking ahead towards next week’s matchup against Duke Blue Devils scheduled November15th at Brooks Field located Durham NC broadcast live via ESPN Networks starting time set around approximately afternoon hours (3:30 PM EDT). Be sure not miss any action-packed moments when tuning into watch your favorite team compete once again! Share this article if you enjoyed reading about today’s exciting events unfold between these two competitive squads battling it out fiercely till very end!

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