Final Score: VCU 18, Gardner-Webb 6
Location: Richmond, Va.
Records: VCU 4-3, Gardner-Webb 2-3
 
The Short Story: The Rams raced out to a 10-2 halftime lead with the help of eight saves by Gillian Belfiore and never looked back in the win.
 
QUICK FACTS:
 

• Juliana George led VCU with a game-high four goals and an assist. George also added three ground balls
• Emma Barber scored a career-high three goals on just three shot attempts
• Keriann McTavish and Kelsey McDonnell each scored two goals and had an assist. McDonnell also recorded three draw controls
• Seven other Rams scored one goal in the win
• VCU outshot Gardner-Webb 33-31 overall but held a 26-16 edge in shots on goal
• Gardner-Webb was led by Eilish Gately who scored three goals

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The two teams opened the game in a defensive battle with VCU leading just 2-1 before a McDonell goal with 12:33 left in the first half ignited a VCU run
• McDonnell's goal started an 8-1 run by the Rams over the final 12:33 of the first half and gave VCU a 10-2 lead at halftime
• The Rams scored four unanswered goals to open the second half and pushed their lead to 14-2 with 17:42 remaining
• VCU led by as much as 18-4 with 3:35 remaining but Gardner-Webb scored the game's final two goals in the final minute

UP NEXT:
VCU heads to crosstown rival No. 18 Richmond on Sunday, March 28 for a 1 p.m. draw.