Final Score: Lock Haven 2, VCU 1
Location:Â Richmond, Va.
Records:Â VCU 9-7 (3-3 A-10), Lock Haven 12-3 (5-1 A-10)
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The Short Story:Â Lock Haven used an early fourth quarter goal to edge past VCU who outshot the Bald Eagles 17-9 overall.
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QUICK FACTS:
- Lonica McKinney scored for VCU, er fourth goal of the season
- Janne Wetzel had a team-high five shot attempts including three on goal
- Litiana Field was second on the team with four shots and three on target
- VCU outshot the Bald Eagles 17-9 overall and 9-4 in shots on goal
- The Rams also held an 11-4 edge in penalty corners
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Lock Haven took a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute as Jazmin Palma scored off a penalty corner. Her shot took a deflection and was redirected past the goalkeeper
- VCU tied the game at 1-1 in the 44th minute after Jaimie McCormick's initial shot was blocked and lifted into the air. McKinney controlled the ball and her shot beat the goalkeeper at the near post
- The Bald Eagles went up 2-1 in the 47th minute as Brynlee Pinschenat scored on a counter attack following an assist from Amy Stevens
- Beginning in the 52nd minute, VCU had eight penalty corners in the final eight minutes but all of the Rams' shot attempts were either saved or blocked by Lock Haven
UP NEXT:
VCU travels to No. 14 Old Dominion on Sunday, Oct. 23 for a noon game.
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