Final Score: VCU 20, Longwood 8
Location: Richmond, Va.
Records: VCU (2-0), Longwood (0-1)
 
The Short Story: Keriann McTavish tied a career-high with six goals and VCU dominated Longwood in its home opener.
 
QUICK FACTS:

• McTavish's six goals were scored on just nine shot attempts. McTavish also had three ground balls, two caused turnovers and one draw control
• Caroline Glenn had a career-high nine draw controls, four ground balls and two caused turnovers
• Anna Koniencki scored four goals and had two ground balls
• Lauren Marosi and Juliana George each had two goals and an assist
• Abby Osmeyer had two goals and a game-high six ground balls
• Kelsey McDonnell also scored two goals, the first of her collegiate career
• VCU outshot Longwood 42-26 overall and 34-20 in shots on goal
• The Rams went 5-of-9 on free position attempts while the Lancers were 0-of-4
• Longwood was led by Emma Johnson who scored four goals

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• VCU opened the scoring just 48 seconds into the game on a free position attempt by McTavish
• The two teams struggled to find an offensive rhythm early and were tied 1-1 with 22:57 left in the first half after a Longwood goal by Johnson
• The Rams then took control of the game with five unanswered goals with Marosi's goal giving VCU a 6-1 lead with 17:33 left before halftime
• Overall, VCU outscored Longwood 8-1 to end the half and led the Lancers 9-2 at the break
• The Rams cruised to the win by outscoring Longwood 11-6 in the second half

UP NEXT:
The Rams will host Radford on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. at Cary Street Field.