Down a man, offense sputters against LIU
Andy Riddler, Contributing Writer Men’s soccer fell to LIU 1-0 Monday night, the Rams’ second match in three days, in a sluggish affair with few offensive chances. VCU controlled the possession for most of the first 30 minutes, and it led to a golden opportunity on a breakaway for redshirt-junior forward Biska Biyombo. Biyombo collided […]
Photos: Rams open season with a win
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Men’s soccer opened the season with a win Aug. 30 at home against ETSU in a physical match. There were 20 total fouls between the two squads, including four yellow cards shown. Freshman forward Maverick McGann logged the only goal for the Rams in the 43rd minute, his first career goal in […]
Flurry of second-half goals leads Rams over Greyhounds
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor When it rains, it pours. And for women’s soccer it was pouring goals in the second half, scoring four in the final 30 minutes. The burst led the Rams to defeat Loyola (Md.) 4-0 in Richmond to extend their win streak to three games to open the season. Sophomore defender Lana […]
Rams’ swarming defense fumes dominant victory over Longwood
Ryan Grube, Contributing Writer VCU utilized a commanding first half of play in Farmville, scoring four goals in the opening 45 minutes, to help lift themselves to a 5-1 final over the Lancers. Much like their 1-0 win at High Point, the Rams’ blanketing defense was key to their success Sunday night, as the black […]
Rams return with more experience, hungry to win
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor A year ago, men’s soccer shocked everyone by winning the Atlantic 10 regular season title for the first time in program history after graduating seven starters from the year before. Of the seven seniors that left the team, five of them went on to play in the professional ranks. After losing […]