Virginia Defeated Gardner-Webb in Soccer Match
The Cavaliers secured a 4-0 home victory behind goals from four different players.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Soccer
Virginia defeated Gardner-Webb 4-0 on Tuesday to earn its third consecutive win. The victory featured the first career goal from fifth-year player Parker Sloan.
Why it matters
The result improves Virginia's season record to 7-5-1 as the team enters the final stretch of its schedule. The Cavaliers currently hold a 3-2 record in the ACC.
Virginia recorded four goals in the 5th, 23rd, 74th, and 82nd minutes respectively. The team also utilized nine substitutions during the match.
The players
Parker Sloan
He is a fifth-year player at the University of Virginia who has started nine games this season.
AJ Smith
He is a player for the University of Virginia soccer team who recorded a goal and an assist in the match.
Brendan Lambe
He is a member of the Virginia soccer team who contributed a goal during the win.
Zeus Rankin
He is a member of the Virginia soccer team who scored the final goal against Gardner-Webb.
The details
AJ Smith opened the scoring in the 5th minute, followed by Parker Sloan who converted a pass from Smith in the 23rd minute. Brendan Lambe and Zeus Rankin added goals in the 74th and 82nd minutes to finalize the 4-0 victory.
Timeline
Tuesday: Virginia defeated Gardner-Webb 4-0.
Friday: Virginia is scheduled to play Duke.
Season Trajectory
This win keeps Virginia competitive within the ACC as the squad prepares for upcoming matches against Duke, Syracuse, and Pittsburgh. The result helps the team maintain momentum heading into the final games of the regular season.
With three consecutive wins, Virginia enters its match against Duke with an overall record of 7-5-1. The Cavaliers will close their regular season with games against Syracuse and Pittsburgh.
The takeaway
Virginia demonstrated depth by rotating nine substitutes and receiving scoring contributions from four different players. Maintaining this offensive consistency will be vital for the team during their final regular season games.
Further reading
For more on the Cavaliers' performance this year, visit the Soccer page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Crossword -- January 29 - The Cavalier Daily - University of Virginia's Student Newspaper.
