Final Score: Furman 14, VCU 12
Location: Richmond, Va.
Records: VCU 3-2, Furman 3-2
 
The Short Story: VCU and Furman went back-and-forth throughout the contest but the Rams could get no closer than a two-goal deficit during the second half of the loss.
 
QUICK FACTS:

• Kelsey McDonnell scored a hat trick to lead VCU offensively
• Lauren Marosi scored twice, on her only two shot attempts of the game, and added an assist
• Keriann McTavish and Anna Koniencki each scored twice
• Savannah Slack had a team-high four draw controls while Caroline Glenn had three draw controls and a team-high three ground balls
• Furman outshot VCU 39-34 overall and 26-21 in shots on goal
• VCU went just 3-of-12 on free position attempts while Furman was 2-of-5
• The Rams caused just three turnovers while the Paladins caused 10 VCU turnovers
• Furman was led by Demis who had three goals and two assists

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The first half was a constant back-and-forth with six ties and two lead changes
• With the game tied 3-3 with 20:29 remaining in the first half, the Rams scored three of the next four goals with Marosi's goal putting VCU up 6-4 with 12:53 left before halftime
• The two-goal lead would be the largest of the game for the Rams and Furman outscored VCU 5-1 to close out the half and lead 9-7 at the break
• The teams traded goals for the entire second half as VCU was unable to close the deficit

UP NEXT:
VCU will travel to Charlottesville to face No. 8 Virginia on Wednesday, March 17 for a 5 p.m. draw.