Score: VCU 20, Duquesne 5
Location: Richmond, Va.
Records: VCU 4-8 (3-2 A-10), Duquesne 6-6 (1-4 A-10)
 
The short story: VCU tied the program record for fewest goals allowed as the Rams routed Duquesne in a 20-5 win.

QUICK FACTS

• It marked VCU's largest margin of victory since beating Wofford 21-6 in 2020 and the fewest goals allowed all-time by the Rams, tying the five given up in a 17-5 win over St. Bonaventure in 2019
• Mia George scored a team-high four goals with an assist. George scored on each of the four shots she took
• Rachel Koeneke scored three goals and added two assists. She also scored on all three shot attempts she had
• VCU outshot Duquesne 40-16 overall and 30-10 in shots on goal
• The Rams led 23-7 in draw controls with Sarah Jones collecting eight and Casey Murray grabbing six
• Morgan Reed and Mason Whitmore each scored two goals and had an assist. Murray and McDonnell each scored once
• Kiley Kozak and Maddie Mullenbach scored twice
• Sam Palmer and Mary Grace Tibbs each had a goal and an assist

HOW IT HAPPENED

• VCU and Duquesne were tied 2-2 with 9:09 left in the first quarter before VCU took control, scoring nine unanswered goals to lead 11-2 with 9:37 left in the second quarter
• The Rams pushed their lead to 14-3 at halftime after Mullenbach's goal with 3:10 left before the break
• The Rams allowed just two Duquesne goals in the second half and grew their lead to the final 20-5 margin with the last goal coming from Tibbs with a minute left on the clock

UP NEXT
VCU travels to No. 8 Virginia on Wednesday, April 3 for a 6 p.m. contest. The game will be streamed on ACC Network Extra.