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RAMS FALL IN A-10 SEMIFINALS TO SAINT JOSEPH'S

VCU tied the program record for wins in a season

Box Score Score: No. 2 Saint Joseph's 17, No. 6 VCU 7
Location: Richmond, Va. (Robins Stadium)
Records: VCU 8-11, Saint Joseph's 11-7
 
The short story:  No. 6 seed VCU fell behind No. 2 seed Saint Joseph's 5-1 at the end of the first quarter but was unable to overcome the early deficit.

  • VCU tied the program record for wins in a season with eight. The Rams won eight games in 2023
  • The Rams A-10 Semifinals appearance was the first in school history
  • Mia Goerge scored two goals and added an assist
  • Sam Palmer scored two goals. Ashley Karn had a goal and an assist while Kenson Epperly and Rachel Koeneke each scored once
  • Saint Joseph's outshot VCU 32-22 overall and 25-18 in shots on goal
  • The Hawks Sarah Groark who scored five goals

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Saint Joseph's scored six of the first seven goals with Koeneke scoring the lone goal for VCU. The Rams trailed 6-1 with 12:01 left in the second quarter
  • VCU battled back and got within 8-4 after George scored with 58 seconds left in the first half
  • The teams traded goals both sides of halftime and the Rams trailed 11-7 heading into the fourth quarter after a goal from Karn
  • The Hawks outscored VCU 6-0 in the fourth quarter to pull away for the win.

Players Mentioned

Ashley Karn

Attack
Senior

Rachel Koeneke

Attack
Sophomore

Sam Palmer

Midfield
Sophomore

Kenson Epperly

Attack
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Ashley Karn

Senior
Attack

Rachel Koeneke

Sophomore
Attack

Sam Palmer

Sophomore
Midfield

Kenson Epperly

Freshman
Attack