Final Score: VCU 11, George Washington 7
Location: Richmond, Va.
Records: VCU 6-4 (2-1 A-10), George Washington 4-5 (1-3 A-10)
 
The Short Story: VCU limited the Colonials to just one goal in the first half, a program record for a half, and jumped out to a 7-1 lead. Despite the early lead, the Rams had to hold off a second half rally by GW in the win.

QUICK FACTS:

• Keriann McTavish tied for the team-high with four goals and added an assist
• Abby Osmeyer scored a career-high four goals on six shot attempts. Osmeyer also grabbed four ground balls
• Juliana George scored one goal but added a team-high five assists
• Savannah Slack had two goals and three draw controls
• VCU outshot the Colonials 30-29 overall and 24-21 in shots on goal. The Rams also held a 12-9 edge in draw controls
• George Washington was led by Amber Germer who had two goals and an assist

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• After a scoreless first 8:50 of game time, VCU scored four goals in the next six minutes and led 4-0 with 15:13 left before halftime
• After the Colonials scored to make it 4-1, VCU scored the final three goals of the half to lead 7-1 at the break. The single goal is the fewest number of goals allowed by VCU in a half in the program's six-year history
• George Washington scored six of the first seven goals of the second half to trim VCU's lead to just 8-7 with 8:35 remaining
• The Rams scored the games' final three goals to shut the door on the Colonials, with Osmeyer responsible for two of them

UP NEXT:
VCU travels to Davidson on Friday, April 9 for a 6:30 p.m. opening draw.