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PHOTOS: VCU Grab Another Late Goal and Draw this Time Against UNC Greensboro

Despite controlling most of the game the Rams only managed a draw in the last 3 minutes of the game.

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Official VCU Game Summary

Score: VCU 1, UNC Greensboro 1

Location: Richmond, Va. (Sports Backers Stadium)
Records: VCU 0-1-3, UNC Greensboro 2-1-1

The short story: Freshman midfielder  Kendyl Sarver scored her first career goal in the 87th minute to tie the Spartans 1-1.

QUICK FACTS

  • VCU controlled the pace of the game leading the Spartans in shots, 17-5.
  • Junior forward Milicia Bulatovic led the Rams with three shots, two of which were on goal.
  • Senior goalkeeper Whitney Horton  recorded three saves.
  • The Rams surrendered no corners to the Spartans, while taking three of their own.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • A free kick by UNCG’s Parker Sikora in the 14th minute deflected off a VCU defender and found the back of the net.
  • VCU nearly retaliated in the 44th minute of the match when senior midfielder Sophie Brophy  forced a save with a shot on goal.
  • The Rams threatened again in the 83rd minute with back-to-back shots by sophomore midfielder Isidora Gajdobranski and sophomore defender Greta Kraszula.
  • VCU found the back of the net when junior midfielder Aisha Maughn took a free kick from the right flank that was headed home by Sarver.

UP NEXT

VCU takes on in-state rival William & Mary on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. at Sports Backers Stadium. Fans can watch on ESPN+.

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