Score: VCU 1, Rhode Island 1
Location: Kingston, R.I. (URI Soccer Complex)
Records: VCU 2-1-7 (0-0-2), Rhode Island 1-5-4 (0-1-1)

The short story: Freshman midfielder Kendyl Sarver scored her fifth goal of the season and tied the game in the second half as VCU and Rhode Island tied in a 1-1 match.

QUICK FACTS

• Sarver now has four goals in the last four games 
• Anna Bagley recorded a team-high four shot attempts including two shots on goal
• VCU outshot Rhode Island 20-13 overall while the Rams recorded eight shots on target
• The Rams' defense limited Rhode Island just two shots on goal
• Rhode Island's goalkeeper Faith Hutchins made seven saves
• VCU's last three games have ended in ties

HOW IT HAPPENED

• In the first minute of the game, Rhode Island's Tali O'Leary took advantage of a corner kick and gave them a 1-0 lead
• VCU had a solid chance in the 41st minute when junior midfielder Aisha Maughan sent a corner kick to graduate student defender Kayla Hodges who just missed the net with a headed effort
• VCU tied the game 1-1 after sophomore Kanna Matsuhisa fired a shot on goal in the 48th minute that produced a rebound for Sarver who found the back of the net
• VCU had one final chance to take the lead in the 89th minute when sophomore defender Greta Kraszula missed with a shot wide of the net

UP NEXT
The Rams return home to face St. Bonaventure on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.