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VCU FALLS TO DELAWARE 2-1 AFTER LATE GOAL

Box Score Final Score: Delaware 2, VCU 1
Location: Richmond, Va.
Records: VCU 8-7, Delaware 7-7
 
The Short Story: VCU and Delaware were tied 1-1 late into the contest before the Blue Hens scored in the 57th minute to steal one late.

QUICK FACTS:
  • Julia Spohr scored one goal on a team-high three shot attempts for the Rams
  • Donati recorded an assist on Spohr's goal, her fifth assist of the season
  • Cameron Butler, Ana Afonso and Donati each had one shot attempt
  • Delaware led VCU 6-4 in shots on goal and 10-6 overall. The Blue Hens also led 8-1 in corners
  • Sarah Rigual and Amanda Rattay each scored once for Delaware
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • The two teams battled back-and-forth through the first quarter, with Delaware recording two shots and VCU having one. The teams were tied 0-0 after the first
  • The Blue Hens opened the scoring in the 28th minute as Rattay scored and VCU trailed 1-0 at halftime
  • VCU tied the game 1-1 just after halftime as Spohr was able to score in the 34th minute following an assist from Donati
  • The two teams were tied 5-5 in shot attempts in the second half but Delaware found the breakthrough goal in the 57th minute after Rigual scored the game-winner
UP NEXT:
VCU hosts Saint Joseph's on Friday, Oct. 23 for a 3 p.m. contest. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
 
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Players Mentioned

Ana Afonso

#22 Ana Afonso

Junior
Cameron Butler

#5 Cameron Butler

Junior
Julia Spohr

#27 Julia Spohr

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Ana Afonso

#22 Ana Afonso

Junior
Cameron Butler

#5 Cameron Butler

Junior
Julia Spohr

#27 Julia Spohr

Freshman