Final Score: ODU 14, VCU 9
Location: Norfolk, Va.
Records: VCU (0-1), ODU (1-1)

The Short Story: VCU trailed 9-4 at halftime but scored three goals in 45 seconds to get within 10-7 with 16:10 left in the second half. The Rams were unable to get any closer as ODU held off VCU's comeback attempt.

QUICK FACTS

• Jessica Del Rossi scored a team-high three goals on five shot attempts and collected three groundballs.
• Keriann McTavish scored two goals on four shot attempts and had a groundball.
• Cammie Mann scored one goal, an assist and two draw controls.
• Anna Koniencki, Abby Osmeyer and Faith Anna each scored once.
• ODU held a slight 27-24 advantage in shot attempts but had an 17-8 advantage in draw controls.
• The Monarchs were led by Glory Johnson who scored a game-high seven goals.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• ODU jumped out to a 2-0 lead with 24:45 remaining in the first half before VCU got back-to-back goals from McTavish and Mann to tie the game 2-2.
• The Monarchs outscored VCU 7-2 to end the half with a 9-4 advantage.
• The Rams came out strong in the second half, holding ODU scoreless for the first 11:56 before the Monarchs took a 10-6 lead.
• VCU responded with three goals in 45 seconds with two coming from Del Rossi and one from McTavish to get the Rams within 10-7.
• ODU outscored VCU 4-2 in the final 15:56 of the contest.

WHAT'S NEXT

VCU travels to face UMBC at noon on Feb. 15.