The Basics

• Score: VCU 3, #20 George Mason 0 
• Records: VCU (4-6-1), GMU (7-1-2)
• The Short Story: Senior forward Kharlton Belmar scored two goals en route to a 3-0 dismantling of #20 George Mason in the Rams' first Atlantic 10 game of the season.

How it Happened:

• Belmar got the scoring started early, netting his third goal in the third minute to put the Rams up 1-0. A shot on goal from senior Jose Manel just moments earlier bounced right back to Belmar, who buried the rebound.
• His second goal of the night came in the 16^th minute. Senior Ritchie Duffie received a throw in and found Belmar open just a few yards in front of the goal.
• Sophomore Dakota Barnathan added to VCU's lead with a header off of a corner kick from senior Mario Herrera Meraz. Barnathan's second goal of the season made the score 3-0 .
• VCU didn't just have a stellar offensive performance, but the defense played great as well, conceding just five total shots, none of which were on goal.

From Coach Giffard: 

• "I was proud of the boys this week for continuing to improve. Some of the things we worked on in training came out tonight as I thought our front group was much more dangerous."
• "Now we have to quickly turn our attention to a very good Maryland team on Wednesday night."

The Video Recap:

Up Next:

• On Wednesday, October 8, the Rams will travel to play the Maryland Terrapins to round out their non-conference schedule. After that they will continue with A-10 play with a visit to Massachusetts on October 11. VCU returns home for a game against Fordham on October 17 at 5 pm.