Final Score: UMBC 12, VCU 11
Location: Baltimore, Md.
Records: VCU (3-1), UMBC (1-1)
 
The Short Story: VCU led UMBC 8-3 at halftime but struggled offensively in the second half as UMBC completed the comeback victory.
 
QUICK FACTS:

• Juliana George scored a career-high five goals on 10 shot attempts
• Kelsey McDonnell scored two goals and added an assist
• Anna Koniencki, Abby Osmeyer, Savannah Slack and Cammie Mann each scored one goal
• Gillian Belfiore made 13 saves on 25 attempts on goal
• VCU was only outshot 33-27 overall but UMBC held a 17-8 edge in draw controls
• Both teams struggled on free positions with VCU going 0-of-4 and UMBC going just 1-of-5
• UMBC was led by Megan Halczuk who had two goals and three assists

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Rams came out of the gates quickly, scoring four of the first five goals and led 4-1 on George's goal with 19:53 remaining in the first half
• After a UMBC goal cut the Rams' lead to 4-2, McDonnell scored the first of four answered goals to push the lead to 8-2 with 6:21 left before halftime
• The Black and Gold led 8-3 at the half as UMBC was the only team to score before the break
• UMBC scored six of the first seven goals of the second half to tied the game at 9-9 with 15:28 remaining
• The two teams went back-and-forth with Juliana George tying the game at 11-11 with 49 seconds remaining
• UMBC won the ensuing draw control and Halczuk scored the game-winner with 10 seconds left

UP NEXT:
The Rams are set to host Furman on Thursday, March 11 at 4 p.m. at Cary Street Field