Late Delaware goal sends VCU to 2–1 field-hockey loss
Sarah Rigual scored with 3:45 remaining to give Delaware a 2–1 victory over VCU in Richmond on Sunday, October 18. Julia Spohr had brought the Rams level early in the third quarter before the visitors found the deciding goal.
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Sarah Rigual scored with 3:45 remaining to give Delaware a 2–1 victory over VCU in Richmond on Sunday, October 18. Julia Spohr had brought the Rams level early in the third quarter before the visitors found the deciding goal.
Amanda Rattay put Delaware ahead at 27:25, assisted by Avary Miller. The Blue Hens carried that 1–0 lead into halftime after holding VCU to one shot over the first two quarters.
Spohr equalized at 33:25 off an assist from Lucia Donati. The teams remained tied through the end of the third quarter.
Delaware earned five penalty corners in the final period and finished with an 8–1 advantage in that category. Linde van Leeuwen assisted Rigual on the winner at 56:15. The Blue Hens led 10–6 in total shots and 6–4 in shots on goal.
Emma Clements made four saves for VCU, while Gabrielle Prentice stopped three shots for Delaware. Spohr put all three of her attempts on target for the Rams. VCU fell to 8–7 overall, and Delaware moved to 7–7. The Rams host Saint Joseph’s on Friday, October 23.