Final Score: No. 19 Richmond 19, VCU 5
Location: Richmond, Va. (Cary Street Field)
Records: VCU 6-7 (2-3 A-10), Richmond 11-2 (5-0 A-10)
 
The Short Story:  VCU fell behind Richmond 5-2 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Rams were shutout in the second quarter as the Spiders pulled away for the win.
 
QUICK FACTS:

• Juliana George scored a team-high three goals on four shot attempts
• Mia George scored one goal
• Mason Whitmore recorded one goal, the first of her collegiate career
• Meghna Dawar made 14 saves in goal for the Rams
• Richmond outshot VCU 44-15 overall and 33-9 in shots on goal
• The Spiders were led by Colleen Quinn who had three goals and three assists

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Richmond and VCU traded goals early as Mia George's goal tied the game 1-1 with 13:00 left in the first quarter
• After three unanswered Richmond goals, Mia George scored to get the Rams back within 4-2 with 5:42 left until halftime
• The Rams were held scoreless from that point until there was 1:14 remaining in the third quarter as Richmond built a 17-2 lead

UP NEXT:
VCU travels to Saint Joseph's for a 1 p.m. draw in Lower Marion, Pa. in a game that will be streamed on ESPN+.