Afonso scores twice as VCU rallies past Davidson in overtime

VCU recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat Davidson 4–3 in overtime Friday, October 16, keeping the Rams unbeaten in Atlantic 10 field hockey at 4–0.

Ana Afonso scored twice, including the overtime winner. Her first goal, assisted by Lucia Donati at 25:36, answered Liv Goeke’s opener and brought the teams level before halftime.

Davidson moved ahead again through Eva van der Kooi at 33:48 and Matilda Collins at 42:34. Hannah Zimmerman answered one minute after Collins’ goal, finishing from an Emily Foerster assist to cut VCU’s deficit to 3–2.

Donati scored unassisted at 54:17 to force overtime. Afonso then supplied the deciding goal as VCU improved to 8–6 overall. Davidson fell to 8–7 and 1–3 in conference play.

The Rams outshot Davidson 15–11 and held an 8–7 edge in penalty corners. Emma Clements made five saves for VCU, including four in overtime, allowing the Rams to complete the comeback.