Score: NC State 2, VCU 1

Location: Raleigh, N.C. (Dail Soccer Stadium)

Records: VCU 0-1-1, NC State 2-0-0

The short story: Junior midfielder Aisha Maughan scored her first career goal but NC state responded in the final minutes to win the game.

QUICK FACTS

• Junior forward Milica Bulatovic had her fair share of opportunities with three shots, two on goal

• VCU had the majority of chances from corner kicks in the first half with four compared to NC State's one. The Rams had a total of seven on the day

• Senior goalkeeper Whitney Horton recorded 4 saves 

• NC State outshot VCU 13-10 and held a  6-5 advantage in shots on goal

HOW IT HAPPENED

• NC State's Annika Wohner struck first in the final two minutes of the first half giving the Wolfpack a 1-0 lead

• Bulatovic had a pair of shots within ten minutes of each other in the second half that were dangerous scoring chances for the Rams

• VCU tied the game in the 78th minute when Maughan found the back of the net off a feed from redshirt junior midfielder Anna Bagley

UP NEXT

VCU plays their first home match of the season on Thursday, August 25th at 7 p.m. when the Rams take on UNCW at Sports Backers Stadium. Fans can watch on ESPN+.