Score: Elon 13, VCU 8
Location: Richmond, Va. (Cary Street Field
Records: VCU 8-4, Elon 4-6

The Short Story: VCU led Elon 4-3 at the beginning of the second quarter but five unanswered Elon goals allowed the Phoenix to take the lead and hold off the Rams.

OPENING DRAW:

• Rachel Koeneke had three goals and two assists on just four shot attempts
• Kiley Kozak recorded two assists
• Kenson Epperly and Amelia Eilbacher each scored one goal
• Molly O'Keefe had a goal and an assist
• Elon outshot VCU 27-20 overall and 20-11 in shots on goal. The Phoenix led 16-8 in draw controls
• Elon was led by Ana Lee Vandiver who had three goals and three assists

HOW IT HAPPENED

• VCU scored three unanswered goals to start the game and take a 3-0 lead with 8:04 left in the first quarter after an Annika Bennett goal
• Elon responded with three unsewered goals of its own to tie the game 3-3 after the end of the first quarter
• O'Keefe scored to put the Rams up 4-3 with 12:21 left in the second quarter but Elon scored five unanswered goals and 10 of the next 12 to build a 13-6 lead with 4:40 left in the fourth
• Elon held off VCU for the win

UP NEXT:
VCU hosts Duquesne on April 4 at 1 p.m. at Cary Street Field. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.