Final Score: Virginia Tech 17, VCU 9
Location: Blacksburg, Va.
Records: VCU 1-2, VT 2-1
 
The Short Story: VCU trailed Virginia Tech 7-2 early but battled back to cut the deficit to 8-6 midway through the second quarter. The Hokies were then able to use a big third quarter to pull away for the win.

QUICK FACTS:

• Meghan McLaughlin scored two goals and had an assist
• Mia George and Morgan Reed each scored two goals. Lauren Marosi scored one goal and had an assist
• Sarah Jones had a team-high eight draw controls
• Savannah Slack and Kelsey McDonnell each scored once
• Virginia Tech outshot VCU 47-26 overall and 35-20 in shots on goal
• The Hokies were led by Paige Tyson who scored four goals

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Virginia Tech went on a 7-2 run to start the game after a goal from Hannah Mardiney
• VCU scored five of the next six goals with Morgan Reed scoring to get the Rams within 8-6 with 5:26 left in the second quarter
• The Hokies then scored nine of the next 10 goals to pull away for the win and held off the Rams down the stretch

UP NEXT:
VCU travels to Farmville, Va. to face Longwood on Wednesday, Feb. 23 for a 3 p.m. draw.