Score: No. 9 Virginia 14, VCU 5
Location: Richmond, Va.
Records: VCU 5-8, Virginia 8-4

The short story:  The Rams played the No. 9 Cavaliers close early, trailing just 4-2 at the end of the first quarter. Despite keeping it close early, Virginia's defense allowed just one goal over the next two quarters as they pulled away from VCU.

QUICK FACTS

• Five different Rams scored one goal in the game
• Mia George, Sarah Jones, Rachel Koeneke, Kiley Kozak and Sam Palmer each scored once
• Bryanna Stalknaker had three caused turnovers and four ground balls
• Virginia outshot VCU 26-20 overall and 19-12 in shots on goal
• The Cavaliers held a dominant 17-5 edge in draw controls
• UVA was led by Kate Galica who had four goals, two assists and 10 draw controls

HOW IT HAPPENED

• VCU tied the game at 1-1 with 12:54 left in the first quarter after a goal from George
• After three unanswered Virginia goals, the Rams got within 4-2 on a goal from Koeneke with 3:10 left in the first quarter
• Virginia then scored 10 of the next 11 goals, with VCU scoring just once during a nearly 40-minute stretch of game play as the Cavaliers pulled away for the win

UP NEXT
VCU travels to La Salle on Saturday, April 5 at noon. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.