The Basics
Score: George Washington 1, VCU 0 (1OT)
Records: VCU (4-8-4, 2-2-3 A10), George Washington (8-7-0, 4-2-0 A10)
Location: SportsBackers Stadium – Richmond, Va.
The Short Story: The VCU Men's Soccer team dropped a heartbreaker to George Washington in overtime on Saturday night. 

How It Happened:

• VCU looked for an early lead with a pair of shots from Cody Sweatte in the 11^th minute, but both were unable to find the back of the net. Minutes later, Brandon Eaton fired a shot, but the ball grazed the crossbar.
• Pierre Gardan made an great save to stop GW's Koby Osei-Wusu's shot from giving the Colonials a lead.
• With about a minute left in the first half, a pass from Jack Bates found it's way to Greg Boehme, but his header just missed high.
• Dakota Barnathan found the back of the net off a rebound in the 68^th minute, but the goal was reversed when the officials called off sides.
• Both teams continued to battle firing shots, but were unable to close out the game in regulation.
• Three minutes into overtime, an own goal gave GW the 1-0 win.

Noteworthy:

• Gardan registered five saves in the match, which matches his career-best.  
• This was VCU's sixth overtime game of the season to be decided in extra time. 

Up Next:

• The Rams return to action on Wednesday, October 28 to host in-state rival William & Mary. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 p.m.