Final Score:Â George Washington 14, VCU 9
Location:Â Washington, D.C.
Records: VCU 6-8 (2-4 A-10), George Washington 6-6 (3-4 A-10)
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The Short Story:Â VCU and George Washington battled back-and-forth in a game that featured six ties but VCU was unable to score in the final 10:11 of the game as the Colonials pulled away for the win.
QUICK FACTS:
- Keriann McTavish scored a team-high three goals on seven shot attempts and had one ground ball
- Gillian Belfiore made 17 saves out of the 31 shots on goal she faced
- Savannah Slack, Bella Evans-Riester, Juliana George, Kelsey McDonnell, Abby Osmeyer and Cammie Mann each scored once foor the Rams
- GW outshot VCU 39-25 overall and 31-17 in shots on goal. The Colonials also held a 17-8 edge in draw controls
- The Colonials were led by Amber Germer and Caitie Perkins who each had three goals and an assist
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Colonials jumped out to a 3-1 lead with 17:37 remaining in the first half before the Rams scored three of the next four to tie the game at 4-4 with 7:32 left in the first half
- GW scored two of the final three goals of the first half and led VCU 6-5 lead at halftime
- The Rams scored the first two goals of the second half and took a 7-6 lead with 26:31 remaining in the second half after McDonnell scored
- The Colonials led 10-8 after a Germer goal with 11:40 remaining before McTavish scored on an assist from Mann to get the Rams within 10-9
- VCU would be unable to score again as the Colonials scored the final four goals of the contest to pull away
UP NEXT:
VCU hosts George Mason on Friday, April 23 for a 6:30 p.m. opening draw at Cary Street Field.
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