Box Score The Basics
Score: St. Joseph's 2, VCU 1
Records: VCU (1-9, 0-4 A10), Saint Joseph's (6-6, 2-2 A10)
Location: Ellen Ryan Field—Philadelphia, Pa.
Short Story: After the break, Saint Joseph's jumped out to 2-0 lead before Spencer Tossone found the back of the cage and cut their lead by one. However, Tossone's goal wasn't enough as the Hawks' defense was able to hold off VCU in the final minutes.
How It Happened
- Seconds after the break, St. Joe's Tori Popinko got the ball past Kendall Clifton to put the Hawks ahead, 1-0.
- In the 54th minute, the Hawks extended their lead to 2-0 with a goal from Nicole Gerdes.
- Freshman Spencer Tossone scored her second goal of the weekend in the 62nd minute, putting the Rams within one.
- The Hawks defense held off VCU in the final minutes to secure their win.
Up Next
- The Rams will return home to Cary Street Field on Friday (Oct.10) to entertain Saint Louis at 6pm.
