Final Score: VCU 1, American 0 (2OT)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Records: VCU 9-3, American 7-5
 
The Short Story: VCU outlasted American in double overtime on Sunday, snapping the Eagles' six-game winning streak and handing them their first loss since Sept. 14.

QUICK FACTS:

• Lina Behrmann scored the game-winning goal, the first of her collegiate career
• Emma Clements made six saves and earned her sixth shutout of the season
• VCU is 2-0 in overtime games this season
• The Rams and Eagles were tied 6-6 in shots on goal but American led 18-9 in overall shots
• American held a slight 5-3 advantage in penalty corners

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The game was a defensive battle in the first half, with VCU recording one shot attempt through the first two quarters while American recorded just two
• In the third quarter, VCU's offense came to life. The Rams had five shot attempts and forced three saves but were unable to score
• The two teams headed into overtime after Clements made two saves in the fourth quarter
• Behrmann scored the game-winning goal in the 74^th minute in the second overtime. Behrmann was able to work around the goalkeeper for her first collegiate goal.

 
UP NEXT:
VCU travels to Lock Haven on Oct. 17 for a 3 p.m. Atlantic 10 match.