Women’s soccer stalemates against the Tribe
The VCU women’s soccer team competed against the College of William and Mary on Aug. 16 for the first time since the 2012 season. After 90 minutes, the contest ended in a scoreless draw.
“Dennis the Menace” named defender of the year
Senior men’s soccer defender and fourth-year captain Dennis Castillo was named Premier League Development (PLD) Defensive Player of the Year in July. The Costa Rican native was also named to the PLD All-League and All-Western Conference teams.
Womens soccer preview
VCU kicks off the season with an exhibition match at William and Mary Aug. 16. The season opener against Old Dominion is Aug. 21 at 7 p.m., which is the first of a five game home stretch at Sports Backers Stadium.
VCU hold inaugural pep rally, Lord and Lady crowned
On a night without any sporting event taking place in the Siegel Center, the arena is usually silent. That was far from the case Wednesday night when VCU hosted its inaugural pep rally.
Quidditch: Fantasy sport brings real competition
Never mind the fact that the game is inspired by the fantasy book and film series Harry Potter, the hula hoop-like goals or the straddling of brooms, Quidditch is quickly sweeping the nation and there’s nothing magical about its emergence.
Women’s soccer falls to Dayton in semifinals
Senior midfielders Brianne Moore and Jackie Ernest, defender Casey Boyer, and forwards Maren Johansen and Alex Gogolin ended their collegiate careers at VCU Friday, Nov. 7.
Men’s soccer fall in A-10 regular season finale, senior night
Riding a six-game unbeaten streak that lasted just under a month, the VCU men’s soccer team competed against No. 12-ranked Saint Louis University on Friday, Nov. 7 in their Atlantic 10 regular season finale.
Women’s soccer shows life, split last two games
VCU women’s soccer got back to their winning ways after successfully defeating the University of Pittsburgh 1-0 on Sept. 12. The Lady Rams have now won two out of the last three games to improve their overall record to 2-3-2 on the season.
Men’s soccer defeats sixth-ranked Georgetown in overtime once again
It was deja vu for VCU’s men’s soccer team when they defeated sixth-ranked Georgetown University team, for the second time since 2011.
Vanderspiegel, women’s soccer get well-deserved first win
Women’s soccer head coach Lindsey Vanderspiegel can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to her players edging out a 1-0 victory against Drexel University on Sept. 5.