The Basics

• Score: VCU 2, William & Mary 1
• Records: VCU (4-11), William & Mary (5-10)
• Location: Cary Street Field inside the HDL, Inc. Athletic Village
• The Short Story: Senior Kendell Combs scored two goals in the final 10 minutes as the VCU field hockey team picked up a thrilling come-from-behind win over in-state rival William & Mary, 2-1, on Friday night. Combs has now scored seven goals in the past five games, three of which have been VCU victories.

• William & Mary put the pressure on the Rams in the first half, firing seven shots, but the VCU backline continually turned the Tribe away.
• With less than two minutes before halftime, Pippin Saunder finally broke through, finding the back of the cage to send the Tribe into the break with a 1-0 lead.
• William & Mary would continue pressuring the Rams, but Kendall Clifton get the Tribe at bay and within striking distance for the Black & Gold.
• VCU would turn it on in the final 10 minutes, firing four of its five shots in that stretch.
• In the 63^rd minute, Combs deposited the equalizer into the back of the cage off an assist from freshman Spencer Tossone.
• Combs would strike again with less than a minute to play, taking an assist from classmate Kacie Yang off a corner and putting the Rams ahead, 2-1.
• William & Mary got an extended corner as time expired, but the VCU defense was once again able to break it up to preserve the home win for the Black & Gold.

• "Tonight's win was a effort from 19 players, coaches and all of our amazing support staff. It was a tough and competitive game with many emotions but I am proud of us all for staying composed through 70 minutes."  - Senior Kendell Combs
• "Tonight's game was a scrappy back and forth game that really didn't allow either team to settle in to. We played quite well in the first half but a mental lapse in the last minute of the half meant we went into the break down a goal. To come from behind and get the two goals that we needed with only 8minutes left in the game showed great resilience and determination from the entire team. We didn't give up today and in the end it helped us to get the result!" - Head CoachLaura Baker
  

• The Rams will host Senior Day on Sunday afternoon when Lock Haven comes to town for an Atlantic 10 contest. Game time at Cary Street Field is set for 12 p.m.