Score: VCU 16, George Washington 10
Location: Washington, D.C.
Records: VCU 8-3 (4-1 A-10), George Washington 7-5 (2-3 A-10)

The Short Story: VCU trailed George Washington 4-2 with 7:13 left in the first quarter before the Rams scored eight of nine unanswered to take a 10-5 lead and cruise to the win.

OPENING DRAW:

• VCU's 8-3 mark is the best overall start in school history. VCU's eight wins tie the program record for wins in a season since the program's first season in 2016
• The Rams' 4-1 start to A-10 play is the best mark in school history and one win shy of tying the school record of five
• Rachel Koeneke scored three goals and recorded three assists
• Kenson Epperly scored two goals and had two assists. She scored on both of her shot attempts
• Sam Palmer had three goals and one assist
• Amelia Eilbacher and Kiley Kozak each had three goals
• Lakelyn Bostain had a game-high nine draw controls
• VCU outshot the Revolutionaries 27-20 overall and 12-7 in shots on goal. The Rams held a 17-11 advantage in draw controls
• GW was led by Grace Curry who had a team-high three goals

HOW IT HAPPENED

• VCU fell behind GW 4-2 with 7:13 remaining in the first quarter but Koeneke's goal marked the beginning of eight of nine unanswered for the Rams
• The Rams took a 10-5 lead with 12:15 left in the third quarter before the Colonials cut the lead to 10-7 with 8:30 left in the third
• VCU scored three unanswered goals in response as Koeneke put the Rams back up 13-7 with 3:29 left in the third quarter
• The Rams led by at least five goals for the remainder of the game in the win

UP NEXT:
VCU hosts Elon on Tuesday, March 31 for a 1 p.m. game. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.