Score: Virginia Tech 15, VCU 7
Location: Richmond, Va.
Records: VCU 0-1, Virginia Tech 1-0

The short story: Virginia Tech took an early 6-1 lead but VCU answered with three unanswered goals to get within 6-4 with 12:38 left in the third quarter. The Hokies responded with five unanswered goals and pulled away for the win.

QUICK FACTS

• Kenson Epperly led VCU with two goals and an assist in her collegiate debut
• Casey Murray had four caused turnovers and four ground balls
• Mason Whitmore and Mia George each scored twice
• Maggie Ohle also scored a goal in her collegiate debut
• Ashley Karn added an assist
• Virginia Tech outshot VCU 27-25 overall and 21-13 in shots on goal
• The Hokies were led by Lauren Render who scored seven goals and had two assist

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Virginia Tech scored the game's first four goals and six of the first seven to lead 6-1 with 4:22 left before halftime
• VCU got a goal back from George with 2:42 remaining in the second quarter that helped start a three-goal run
• VCU got within 6-4 after another George goal off an assist from Epperly with 12:38 left in the third quarter
• Virginia Tech then scored five unanswered to push its lead back to 11-4 with 3:19 left in the third quarter
• The Rams only got as close as 12-7 with 6:58 left remaining in the game but got no closer

UP NEXT
VCU hosts Liberty on Saturday, Feb., 15 at 1 p.m. at Cary Street Field. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.