Score: VCU 7, Davidson 5
Location: Davidson, N.C.
Records: VCU 6-3 (2-1 A-10), Davidson 7-2 (1-2 A-10)

The Short Story: VCU led Davidson 5-4 with 13:02 left in the fourth quarter but goals from Sam Palmer and Kenson Epperly gave the Rams an insurmountable lead in a road A-10 win.

OPENING DRAW:

• Kenson Epperly scored a team-high two goals and had a team-high five shots
• Rachel Koeneke and Kiley Kozak each recorded a goal and an assist
• Amelia Eilabcher and Kate Unzicker each scored one goal
• Lu Doyen had seven saves on 12 shots faced in goal for the Rams
• VCU trailed 12-10 in shots on goal and 9-6 in draw controls
• The Wildcats were led by Aeryn Curren who had a game-high three goals

HOW IT HAPPENED

• VCU's Unzicker opened the scoring with 12:03 left in the first quarter but the two teams engaged in a defensive battle. Davidson took a 2-1 lead at the end of the first quarter as VCU went scoreless for a 16:07 streak
• The Rams then took control of the game and scored four of the next five goals to take a 5-3 lead with 12:12 left in the third quarter
• Davidson scored to get within 5-4 with 13:02 left in the contest but goals from Palmer and Epperly extended the lead to 7-4 as the Rams fended off the Wildcats

UP NEXT:
VCU hosts La Salle on Saturday, March 21 at noon. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.