Carbone scores eight as Virginia beats Yale 16–13

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. • November 6, 2026

Roberto Carbone scored five of his eight goals after halftime, helping Virginia pull away from Yale in Friday’s final opening-round game. The teams were tied 7–7 at halftime, and the Cavaliers took an 11–9 lead into the fourth.

Teddy Meeks scored early in the third to put Yale ahead, but Virginia regained the lead before the quarter ended. The Cavaliers earned a quarterfinal against Cal Poly.