Final Score: No. 17 Elon 19, VCU 3
Location: Elon, N.C.
Records: VCU 6-6 (2-2 A-10), Elon 8-0 (2-0 CAA)
 
The Short Story: VCU struggled to get going offensively early as Elon got out to an 8-0 lead with 12:06 remaining in the first half. After the Rams scored their first goal, the Phoenix continued to pull away in the win.

QUICK FACTS:

• Kelsey McDonnell scored a goal and had a draw control
• Autumn Kash scored once and had a team-high two shot attempts
• Isabella Evans-Riester also scored one goal
• Elon outshot VCU 38-11 overall and had a 15-8 edge in draw controls
• The Phoenix were led by Mae McGlynn who had five goals and an assist

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Elon scored eight unanswered goals to start the game before Kelsey McDonnell scored with 11:06 remaining in the first half to cut the deficit to 8-1
• The Rams scored again less than four minutes later as Kash scored to make it 9-2 with 7:40 left in the first half
• VCU would only score one more goal for the remainder of the contest

UP NEXT:
VCU hosts Richmond on Friday, April 16 at Cary Street Field for a 4 p.m. opening draw.