Final Score: William & Mary 1, VCU 0
Location: Richmond, Va.
Records: VCU 11-3, William & Mary 6-7
 
The Short Story: In a back-and-forth defensive battle, the Rams were unable to score before the Tribe won the game in overtime.
 
QUICK FACTS:

• VCU had its seven-game winning streak snapped
• William & Mary outshot VCU 6-5 overall and 6-1 in shots on goal
• Sheridan Messier made five saves in the contest, including saving a penalty stroke
• The Rams had five different players record one shot attempt
• The Tribe also led in penalty corners 5-2
• William & Mary's goal was scored by Audrey Domovich

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The game started slowly as neither team recorded a shot until the 14^th minute when Carley Deaver fired a shot wide right
• Messier then made back-to-back saves just seconds before the first quarter ended to keep the game tied at 0-0
• The Rams had to play some of the final minutes of the first half with nine players after a green card and yellow card. VCU's defense held firm as they game remained scoreless at half
• Neither team recorded a shot in the third quarter and VCU outshot the Tribe 3-1 in the fourth but the Rams were unable to breakthrough
• The Tribe scored the game-winner in overtime following a penalty corner

 
UP NEXT:
 VCU hosts La Salle at home on Friday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. at Cary Street Field.