No. 21 Virginia Falls At No. 1 Wake Forest, 3-1

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CHARLOTTESVILLE Ross LaBauex scored his third goal in as many games, but the 21st-ranked Virginia men’s soccer team fell on the road to top-ranked Wake Forest, 3-1, at Spry Soccer Stadium Friday night.

Down 2-0 in the first half after Demon Deacon goals by Michael Lahoud and Zack Schilawski, Labauex finished a pass from Jonathan Villanueva in the 43rd minute. The goal, his sixth of the year, pulled the Cavaliers within one at the half.

The Cavaliers’ comeback in the second stanza fell short, as Lyle Adams gave Wake Forest (15-1-2, 6-1-1 ACC) an insurance goal in the 70th minute on a free kick and assist by Sam Cronin.

In goal for UVa, Michael Giallombardo had seven saves.

Virginia finished the regular season with a 10-6-2 overall record and 1-5-2 mark in the ACC. The pairings for the 2007 ACC Tournament, being played in Cary, N.C,, will be announced Monday. The tournament kicks off on Tuesday, Nov. 13.

#1 Wake Forest 3, #21 Virginia 1

#1 Wake Forest (15-1-2, 6-1-1) 2 1 3
#21 Virginia (10-6-2, 1-5-2) 1 0 1

Scoring Summary
1. WF, Lahoud, 4 (unassisted) 5’
2. WF, Schilawski, 7 (Lahoud), 35’
3. UVa. LaBauex, 6 (Villanueva) 43’
4. WF, Adams, 4 (Cronin) 70’

WF UVa
Shots: 15 6
Corners: 3 2
Saves: 7 1
Fouls: 12 6
YC/RC: 0/0 0/0

Weather: 40s, cold, clear
Attendance: 3791