Final Score: Davidson 15, VCU 9
Location: Davidson, N.C.
Records: VCU 6-5 (2-2 A-10), Davidson 8-2 (3-0 A-10)
 
The Short Story: Davidson got out to a 6-1 lead midway through the first half and the Rams were unable to overcome the early deficit in the loss.

QUICK FACTS:

• Keriann McTavish scored a team-high three goals and added an assist
• Kelsey McDonnell scored two goals and had a team-high five draw controls
• Gillian Belfiore made 14 saves in the cage and had a team-high three ground balls
• Juliana George recorded one goal and one assist while adding three draw controls
• Faith Anna had three draw controls
• Abby Osmeyer, Anna Koniencki and Lauren Marosi each had one goal
• Davidson outshot VCU 40-29 overall but had just a 29-21 edge in shots on goal
• The Wildcats were led by Erin Cooke who had four goals and three assists

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• After the Wildcats raced out to a 6-1 lead with with 12:47 remaining in the first half, VCU scored three of the final five goals to cut its deficit to just 8-4 at halftime
• Davidson opened the second half by scoring three unanswered goals to lead 11-4 with 24:49 remaining
• The Rams again scored three of the next five goals with McDonnell's goal cutting the Rams' deficit to 13-7 with 7:29 remaining
• VCU and Davidson each scored twice in the final 6:37 of the game to give the Wildcats the 15-9 win

UP NEXT:
VCU travels to Elon on Sunday, April 11 for a 1 p.m. opening draw.