Score: VCU 0, #5 Virginia 0
Location: Charlottesville, Va. (Klockner Stadium)
Records: VCU 2-1-5, Virginia 7-0-1
 
The short story: Senior goalkeeper Whitney Horton recorded six saves to keep fifth-ranked Virginia at bay and help lift VCU to a hard-earned draw Sunday in Charlottesville.
 
QUICK FACTS

• Horton and the Rams weathered a 24-shot onslaught by Virginia, but did not waver. Horton made a pair of critical saves late, one in the 78^th minute and another in the 89^th as the Cavaliers made their final push
• Freshman Kendyl Sarver and sophomore Kanna Matsuhisa led a seven-shot VCU attack with a pair of chances each
• The Rams are the first team this season to keep the Cavaliers off the scoreboard. UVA outscored its previous seven opponents 27-1
• Cayla White recorded five saves in goal for UVA 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• UVA kept the pressure on all game on the way to a 24-7 shots advantage, but Horton and the Rams' defense held firm
• The Rams made a couple of second-half runs, including one by sophomore Greta Kraszula in the 70^th minute, but her shot sailed high. Sarver got another look moments later for VCU, but White was able to cover up her shot
• Horton recorded three saves in each half 

NOTABLE

• Sunday's match was the Rams' second against a ranked opponent this year. VCU opened its season at then-No. 23 N.C. State
• Horton has recorded four shutouts this season

NEXT UP
VCU will kick off Atlantic 10 Conference play on Thursday, Sept. 15 when it hosts UMass at 7 p.m. at Sports Backers Stadium. That contest will be streamed live on ESPN+.