Score: Virginia Tech 11, VCU 4
Location: Blacksburg, Va.
Records: VCU 1-2, Virginia Tech 3-1

The short story: VCU and Virginia Tech were locked into a defensive battle as the Rams trailed just 6-3 with 8:54 left in the third quarter. The Rams were unable to overcome the deficit as Virginia Tech scored five of the game's final six goals.

OPENING DRAW

• Rachel Koeneke and Kenson Epperly each scored one goal and had one assist
• Kiley Kozak and Sam Palmer each scored one goal
• Lu Doyen played all 60 minutes and had 12 saves on 23 shots faced
• Virginia Tech outshot VCU 34-24 overall and 23-14 in shots on goal
• The Hokies were led by Colleen Thieke and Cassandra Montgomery who each had two goals and one assist

HOW IT HAPPENED

• VCU trailed 2-0 in the first quarter before Kozak scored with 35 seconds left
• The teams traded goals and VCU trailed 3-2 with 9:45 left before halftime. The Hokies scored two unanswered goals to lead 5-2 at the half
• The Rams got within 6-3 with 8:54 left in the third quarter after Koeneke's lone goal of the afternoon
• VCU was unable to get any closer as the Hokies scored four unanswered goals and five of the game's final six goals to pull away for the win.

UP NEXT:
VCU travels to ODU on Feb. 21 for a 6 p.m. game in Norfolk, Va.