Photos and Game Summary: No Lie, George Washington Beat the Rams

Official Ram Summary

Final Score: George Washington 1, VCU 0
Location: Richmond, Va. (Sports Backers Stadium)
Records: VCU: 5-4-1 (2-2-0 A-10), George Washington 5-4 (3-3-0)

THE SHORT STORY
The Colonials’ goal in the 16th minute proved to be the difference as VCU Women’s Soccer fell 1-0 to George Washington Thursday night at Sports Backers Stadium.

QUICK FACTS

• Redshirt-junior Samantha Jerabek led the Rams with four shots
• Senior midfielder Karen Lohrmann tallied three shots for the fourth time this season
• Redshirt-junior goalkeeper Grace Young recorded four saves
• The Rams outshot the Colonials 13-8
• VCU placed four of its shots on frame
• The Rams earned three corners in the contest

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Off a corner kick in the 16th minute, George Washington fired a trio of shots at the Rams’ goal. Young recorded two saves, but sophomore Tori Minda found the back of the net on the third attempt
• In the 39th minute, freshman forward Annabel Anderson pushed to the center of the box and had a good look at goal, but her shot attempt was corralled by the Colonials’ redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Tamaki Machi
• The Rams’ kept up the pressure as less than a minute later Lohrmann controlled a rebounded shot at the top of the penalty box and fired it back at the goal. Machi was again in position and handled the attempt
• George Washington was content to play defense following the halftime break. The Rams outshot the Colonials 8-1 in the final 45 minutes, but were unable to push one across the line.
• In the 87th minute, Jerabek blasted a shot from just outside the box. The ball had plenty of pace, but was scooped up by Machi
• VCU had one final chance in the closing seconds. The Rams drew a corner and redshirt junior midfielder Emma Kershner placed the ball into the middle of the box, but it was cleared away by the Colonial’s backline as the clock hit zero

WHAT’S NEXT
The Rams will be back in action on Sunday when they face crosstown rival Richmond at Robbins Stadium. The match is scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m. and will be available for live stream on ESPN+.