Final Score: VCU 1, #20 Saint Joseph's 0
Location: Lower Merion, Pa.
Records: VCU 8-3 (3-0 A-10), Saint Joseph's 7-5 (2-1 A-10)
 
The Short Story: VCU's Angelina Gandos scored in the 51^st minute following a penalty corner to lift VCU over No. 20 Saint Joseph's and remain unbeaten in Atlantic 10 play.


QUICK FACTS:

• Gandos scored one goal, the first of her collegiate career
• Morena Macera had an assist on Gandos' goal
• Emma Clements made five saves for the Rams in goal to earn the shutout win
• Saint Joseph's held a 10-4 edge in shots but only led 5-3 in shots on goal
• The Hawks led 11-7 in penalty corners

 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Saint Joseph's held a 3-1 shot advantage in the first quarter, with the Hawks recording the only shot on goal as the game was tied 0-0
• The teams went into halftime deadlocked at 0-0 after each team recorded a shot on goal in the second quarter, both of which were saved
• VCU finally earned its breakthrough in the 51^st minute after a penalty corner when Macera found Gandos who placed her shot at the lower far post for the goal

 
UP NEXT:
VCU travels to American on Sunday, Oct. 12. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.