Virginia Commonwealth University

Final Score: Richmond 2, VCU 1 (OT)
Location: Richmond, Va. (Cary Street Field)
Records: VCU 8-10, Richmond 11-6
Note: Atlantic 10 Semifinal
 
The Short Story: VCU trailed Richmond 1-0 at the half but converted off a penalty corner in the third quarter to tie the game 1-1 and forced overtime in the A10 Semifinals. The Spiders scored the game-winner just over seven minutes into overtime.

QUICK FACTS:

• Emma Clements, the two-time A10 Goalkeeper of the Year, made nine saves for the Rams
• Julia Spohr, an A10 Second Team and All-Rookie selection, scored one goal for the Rams
• Fellow A10 Second Team member Lucia Donati recorded an assist on Spohr's goal 
• Richmond held a 13-1 advantage in penalty corners, with 14 of Richmond's 20 shot attempts coming off penalty corners including seven of their 11 shots on goal
• The Spiders were led by Clara Larripa who scored a goal and recorded an assist in the game

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Richmond opened the scoring in the 12th minute as Maura Seeger scored off a tip in following a penalty corner with Larripa on the assist
• VCU held the Spiders to zero shots on goal and just one shot attempt in the second quarter, trailing just 1-0 at halftime
• The Rams tied the game 1-1 in the 39th minute as Donati took a short corner, played a quick pass to towards the goal and it was redirected by Spohr past the Richmond goalkeeper
• Emma Clements made four saves in the fourth quarter to help the Rams force overtime with the score tied 1-1
• The Spiders scored in the 68th minute after Clements made back-to-back saves before Larripa was able to tap in the rebound from point blank range