Box Score
Final Score: No. 1 Northwestern 3, VCU 0
Location: Richmond, Va.
Records: VCU 1-1, Northwestern 2-0
 
The Short Story: No. 1 Northwestern, the defending national champions, led VCU 1-0 at halftime after a 10th minute goal. The Wildcats got an early third quarter goal and pulled away for the win.

QUICK FACTS:

• Emma Clements made 11 saves in goal for VCU
• Ana Afonso recorded one shot attempt for the Rams
• Northwestern outshot VCU 23-1 overall and 15-0 in shots on goal
• The Wildcats were led by Aerin Krys, Maja Zivojnovic and Ella Kokinis who each scored once

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Northwestern took the lead in the 10^th minute as Krys scored unassisted
• VCU trailed 1-0 at the half and limited the Wildcats to just four shots on goal
• Northwestern doubled their lead to 2-0 in the 35^th minute off a penalty corner goal from Zivojnovic
• The Wildcats scored the final goal of the game in the 54^th minute as Kokinis scored

 
UP NEXT:
VCU hosts William & Mary at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 at Cary Street Field. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.