Score: VCU 19, Duquesne 6
Location: Richmond, Va. (Cary Street Field)
Records: VCU 9-4 (5-1 A-10), Duquesne (1-9, 0-5 A-10)

The Short Story: VCU jumped out to a 15-0 lead and led 15-1 at halftime, the largest halftime lead in program history, as the Rams dominated wire-to-wire.

OPENING DRAW:

• The win clinched the program's first winning season as it is in the midst of its 11^th year
• The win also tied the program record for A-10 wins in a season
• Annika Bennett had three goals and one assist. Sam Palmer also scored three goals
• Rachel Koeneke had two goals and one assist. Kate Unzicker recorded three assists
• VCU outshout Duquesne 26-12 overall and 20-9 in shots on goal
• Lakelyn Bostian tied a season-high with nine draw controls
• Duquesne was led by Chelsea Evans who had three goals and four draw controls

HOW IT HAPPENED

• VCU needed just 38 seconds to open the scoring as Palmer found the back of the net
• The Rams scored 15 unanswered goals to start the game. VCU led 9-0 at the end of the first quarter as Palmer recorded a first quarter hat trick
• Koeneke, Chloe King and Bennett each scored two goals in the first half as the Rams built their 15-1 halftime lead
• The Rams mixed lineups after taking a 15-0 lead and Duquesne scored four of the next five as the Rams led 16-4
• VCU's lead was never threatened as they cruised to the win

UP NEXT:
VCU travels to Rhode Island on April 18 at 11 a.m. in Kingston, R.I. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.