Final Score: VCU 4, Old Dominion 0
Location: Richmond, Va. (Sports Backers Stadium)
Records: VCU: 2-0, Old Dominion: 1-2
 
THE SHORT STORY:
Redshirt-junior midfielder Samantha Jerabek exploded for a second-half hat trick as VCU Women's Soccer downed Old Dominion 4-0 on Thursday afternoon at Sports Backers Stadium.
 
QUICK FACTS:
 

• Junior midfielder Aileen Guthrie opened the scoring for the Rams in just the sixth minute with a right-footed, curling shot to the opposite post.
• Jerabek netted all three of VCU's second half goals in the span of just 14 minutes.
• Redshirt-junior midfielder Emma Kershner set up two of VCU's four goals.
• The Rams enjoyed 59 percent of possession.
• VCU placed six of their eight shots on target while the Monarchs only managed to put three shots on goal.

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
 

• The Rams opened scoring early while the back line held firm and preserved. The defense held the Monarchs without an attempt on goal in the first half.
• In the 54^th minute of play, Jerabek dribbled into the penalty area before rifling a right-footed shot into the into the back of the net.
• Jerebek also converted on a 58^th minute free-kick with a curling shot that sneaked in just under the crossbar.
• Once again, Jerabek scored from open play in the 70^th minute to complete the first hat trick of her career.

WHAT'S NEXT

The Rams are back in action Saturday, February 20th for a clash against East Carolina. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. ET at Sports Backers Stadium.