Score: ODU 2, VCU 1
Location: Norfolk, Va.
Records: VCU 0-1-0, ODU 1-0-0
 
THE SHORT STORY: VCU only trailed ODU 7-6 in shots on goal and 13-10 overall but the Rams were unable to convert and overcome a first half deficit.

PITCH SIDE

• Kanna Matsuhisa scored her first goal of the season and tied for a team-high two shots on goal
• Allison Karpovich made five saves in goal on the seven shots faced
• Three Rams recorded two shots with Kendyl Sarver also recording two shots on goal
• Milica Bulatovic recorded two total shots
• ODU's Rhea Kijowski and Yuliia Khrystiuk each scored once

HOW IT HAPPENED

• VCU controlled possession of the match early, earning three corner kicks in the first six minutes
• Sarver tested ODU's goalkeeper Emily Bredek in the sixth minute but her shot was saved
• The Monarchs took a 1-0 lead in the 24^th minute after Kijowski's was able to convert on a deflected clearance
• ODU doubled its lead in the 79^th minute after Khrystiuk scored on a goal from distance
• Matsuhisa got VCU back within 2-1 in the 90^th minute following a VCU free kick. She shieled the ball on the edge of the box, turned the defender and hit a one-time shot into the far corner of the net

UP NEXT:
VCU travels to Liberty to face the Flames on Thursday, Aug. 22. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m.