The Basics

• Score: VCU 2, UMass 2 
• Records: VCU (8-7-2, 6-1-1 A-10), UMass (8-7-1, 4-3-1 A-10)
• Location: Busch Field – Amherst, Va.
• The Short Story: VCU women's soccer hosted Atlantic-10 Conference rival UMass on Sunday. The Rams battled the Minutemen to a 2-2 draw to extend their unbeaten streak to three games.

How It Happened

• VCU was aggressive to start the match, controlling possession and scoring twice in the first 20 minutes.
• Sharon Wojcik found the net for the third in the 11^th minute, dribbling thorugh defenders for her seventh score of the season. The senior has scored a goal in three-straight games for the Black & Gold.
• Tied at the half, the Rams returned from the break with a renewed energy and dominated possession the rest of the way.
• In the 18^th minute, freshman Julia Suarez finished a loose ball that was played in by Tori Burress to give the Rams a 2-0 advantage. The goal was her team-high 8^th of the season and fourth in the last three games.
• The Rams defense shutout the UMass attack in the first half, but the Minutemen scored twice in a five-minute span early to start tie the match after the break.
• VCU's offense created good opportunities late in the second half, but the Rams could not re-take the lead.
• Senior Emma Kruse kept her team in the match with key saves down the stretch as the Black & Gold continued to play well against conference rivals.

What's Next

The Rams return to action on Thursday, October 29 as they host Saint Louis in A-10 play on Senior Night at Sports Backers Stadium. Kick-off starts at & p.m.