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