Final Score: No. 18 Richmond 14, VCU 8
Location: Richmond, Va. (Robins Stadium)
Records: VCU 4-4 (0-1 A-10), Richmond 6-1 (2-0 A-10)
 
The Short Story: Despite a career-high 20 saves from goalkeeper Gillian Belfiore, VCU was unable to convert on the offensive end in the 14-8 loss to No. 18 Richmond.
 
QUICK FACTS:

• Kelsey McDonnell recorded a team-high three goals on six shot attempts
• Savannah Slack scored two goals and had a team-high three draw controls
• Keriann McTavish scored one goal while adding one assist and one caused turnover
• Riley O'Malley and Abby Osmeyer each scored once
• Richmond outshot VCU 44-20 overall with a 34-16 edge in shots on goal
• The Rams were 1-of-7 on free positions while the Spiders went 4-of-9
• Richmond was led by Nicole Concannon who scored four goals

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Spiders got out to a 5-1 lead with 18:31 remaining in the first half
• VCU answered by scoring three of the next four goals to cut its deficit to 6-4 after Slack's goal with 9:04 left before halftime
• Richmond scored three of the final four goals in the half to lead 9-5 at the break
• The Rams were unable to overcome the halftime deficit, only scoring three goals in the second half despite limiting Richmond to just five

UP NEXT:
VCU travels to Fairfax, Va. to take on George Mason on Thursday, April 1 for a 4 p.m. draw.