The University of Virginia Athletics Department unveiled the new artificial turf field on September 2, 1995 as the Cavaliers hosted the Wildcats of Davidson in a field hockey match. The 'Hoos won that game 5-0 behind a hat trick from first-year Meridith Thorpe. Thorpe would go on to score 101 career goals, an ACC record.
The Turf field is located next to Onesty and University Halls, in the heart of the University sports complex. While field hockey has used the field the most, both men's and women's lacrosse have used the turf, having hosted ACC and NCAA competitions.
In 1998, the women's lacrosse team won the ACC Championship on the field and hosted a NCAA quarterfinal match there later that year.
Virginia's best season on the turf came during the 1997-1998 season where the Cavaliers went 21-2 at home. In NCAA competition, Virginia is 4-0 on the Turf field with one field hockey win over Penn State and three other lacrosse victories. Field hockey is currently 62-16 on the turf since its opening in 1995.
Directions
Turf Field - Copeley Road
Google Driving Directions
From the East/West: Take I-64 to exit 118B (Culpeper-Charlottesville). Take second exit (sign will say University of Virginia Information Center and Business 250 East) and bear right onto Ivy Rd. At second stop light, turn left on to Copeley Rd. Turn right into the first driveway, go to the end of the driveway and turn right . Go to the end of the building and turn left. The University Hall Turf Field is directly ahead.
From the North: Take Route 29 south into Charlottesville (Emmet St.). Turn right at Massie Rd. Go the next stop light and turn left onto Copeley Rd. Proceed on Copeley Rd. to the third driveway in front of University Hall and turn left. Go to the end of the driveway and turn right . Go to the end of the building and turn left. The University Hall Turf Field is directly ahead.
From the South: Take Route 29 to Business Route 250 East (sign will say University of Virginia Information Center) and bear right onto Ivy Rd. At second stop light, turn left on to Copeley Rd. Turn right into the first driveway, go to the end of the driveway and turn right . Go to the end of the building and turn left. The University Hall Turf Field is directly ahead.
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