Final Score: VCU 60, ODU 47
Location: Richmond, Va. (Gateway Christian Academy)
Records: VCU 3-1, Washington 0-0
 
The Short Story: Trailing 14-6 midway through the first quarter, VCU went on a massive 23-4 run capped off by a Dasia Townes layup to take a 29-18 lead and the Rams never trailed again.

OPENING TIP: 

• The Rams had a distinct 20-4 advantage in points off turnovers over the Huskies
• VCU posted 10 steals while limiting Washington to just two
• Taya Robinson led VCU with 18 points and five rebounds. She went 4-of-8 from 3-point range
• Sarah Te-Biasu scored 14 points with two assists
• Washington was led by Nancy Mulkey who scored 13 points and grabbed two rebounds

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• Washington shot nearly 43 percent from the floor in the first quarter, getting out to the 14-6 lead before VCU's run began with a Grace Hutson free throw
• The Rams 23-4 run spanned two quarters and allowed VCU to lead 31-26 at halftime
• The Huskies got within 39-38 with 2:45 left in the third quarter before being answered by a quick 7-0 run from VCU ending with a Te-Biasu jumper
• The Huskies never got closer than four points in the fourth quarter at 48-44 and didn't threaten in the fourth as VCU pulled away for the win

UP NEXT:
VCU faces UNC to close out the Goombay Splash at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 26. The game will tipoff at 1 p.m. and be streamed on FloSports ($).