Final Score: VCU 21, George Mason 11
Location: Richmond, Va.
Records: VCU 5-3 (1-0 A-10), George Mason 1-7 (0-1 A-10)
 
The Short Story: Kelsey McDonnell scored a career-high six goals as VCU pulled away from George Mason in the fourth quarter for the win.

QUICK FACTS:

• McDonnell scored six goals on just nine shot attempts while also adding three draw controls
• Juliana George scored five goals and tied her career high. George had a team-high 13 shot attempts and three ground balls
• Abby Osmeyer scored three goals on five shot attempts
• Riley O'Malley and Mia George each had a goal and an assist
• Meghan McLaughlin, Savannah Slack and Morgan Reed each scored once while Lauren Marosi added one assist
• Meghna Dawar made 17 saves in goal for the Rams
• VCU outshot Mason 46-36 overall and 36-28 in shots on goal
• George Mason was led by Olivia O'Brien who scored three goals

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• VCU jumped out to a 7-2 lead with 11:55 left in the second quarter following a goal from Juliana George
• George Mason responded with four unanswered goals to trail VCU just 7-6 at halftime
• VCU scored three of the first four goals in the second half to get out in front 10-7 with 7:25 left in the third following back-to-back goals from Osmeyer
• The Patriots tied the game at 10-10 with 14:13 left in the fourth quarter, drawing even with the Rams for the first time on the afternoon
• VCU's offense came to life and scored 11 goals in the fourth quarter while limiting the Patriots to just one as the Rams pulled away for the win

UP NEXT:
VCU travels to La Salle on Sunday, March 27 for a noon draw.