Score: Elon 17, VCU 6
Location: Elon, N.C.
Records: VCU 1-3, Elon 1-2

The short story: VCU trailed Elon just 3-1 at the end of the first quarter before the Phoenix pulled away and took a 10-2 lead into halftime. The Rams were unable to overcome the deficit.

QUICK FACTS

• Sam Palmer and Sophia Bombardieri each scored twice to lead VCU
• Rachel Koeneke had one goal and two assists
• Ashley Karn recorded three assists
• Mia George scored once
• VCU was outshot 30-14 overall and 22-11 in shots on goal
• Elon led 19-8 in draw controls
• Kailey McKenna led the Phoenix with five goals

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Rams trailed 3-0 in the first quarter before Palmer opened the scoring for VCU with 1:15 left. VCU trailed by the 3-1 margin at the end of the first
• Elon scored eight unanswered goals across the second quarter into the early third to take an 11-2 lead with 13:43 left in the third quarter
• The Rams got back within 13-6 with 2:49 left in the third following a goal from Koeneke
• Elon scored the final four goals of the game to pull away

UP NEXT
VCU hosts ODU on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Cary Street Field. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.