FINAL SCORE: VCU 1, Providence 0
LOCATION: Providence, R.I.
RECORDS: VCU 7-3, Providence 5-7

THE SHORT STORY: VCU's defense pitched its third consecutive shutout and Maite Sturm scored the game-winner against Providence.

QUICK FACTS:

• Sturm scored her third goal of the season and is tied with Janne Wetzel for a team-high 13 points
• Sasha Elliott made five saves in goal to record her third straight shutout and fifth overall on the season
• VCU and Providence were tied 7-7 overall in shot attempts and 5-5 in shots on goal
• The Friars held a 5-3 advantage in penalty corners

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Friars had the game's first chances but Elliott made back-to-back saves less than minutes into the contest to keep the game tied at 0-0
• Georgia Carr-Brown had VCU's first shot attempt and forced a save from Providence in the 13^th minute
• The Rams broke the deadlock with 10 seconds left before halftime as Maite Sturm was able to control a loose ball, create an odd-man rush and beat the goalkeeper
• VCU didn't allow a shot on goal from the Friars in the third quarter to preserve its 1-0 lead heading into the final 15 minutes
• Providence's lone shot on goal in the second half came with an empty net and 28 seconds left but Elliott was able to make the save

UP NEXT: 
VCU hosts Davidson on Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. at Cary Street Field. The game will be a Morgan's Message game to promote mental health awareness amongst student-athletes.