Tuesday, March 5
Richmond, Va.
9:00 AM
USC
5-2
17
at
14
VCU
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USC
7
6
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17
VCU
4
3
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4
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Team Stats
USC
VCU
Shots
33
25
Turnovers
17
14
Caused Turnovers
9
12
Draw Controls
23
11
Free-Position Shots
9
6
Ground Balls
17
14
Game Leaders
Players
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5
A
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Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
G
2
A
4
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Pen
-
GB
2
CT
0
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
Players Mentioned
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Photo by: John McGillen/USC Athletics
No. 17 USC Lacrosse Ends Road Trip with a Win over VCU
March 05, 2024 | Women's Lacrosse
The Women of Troy move to 4-1 this season on the East Coast and 21-21 all-time in the Eastern Time Zone
RICHMOND, Va. - No. 17 ranked USC lacrosse (5-2) wrapped up its East Coast road trip with a 17-14 win over VCU (1-5) on Tuesday, Mar. 5 at Cary Street Field.
KEY PLAYERS:
HOW IT HAPPENED:
UP NEXT:
USC hosts another upcoming non-conference game as it welcomes Temple (5-2) to sunny SoCal for a 1 p.m. game on Friday, Mar. 8, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.
GAME NOTES:
For more information on the USC women's lacrosse team, a complete schedule, and results, please visit USCTrojans.com. Fans of the Women of Troy can follow the team on Instagram and X @USCTrojansLax.
KEY PLAYERS:
- Senior Maggie Brown was the goals leader for the Trojans, as she posted five goals in the first half for the Women of the Troy. Redshirt junior Isabelle Vitale posted the most points with six (two goals & four assists).
- Redshirt freshman Hannah Barron scored her first career goal at 12:52 in the third quarter. Barron also picked up four ground balls, caused one turnover, and had one draw control.
- The Women of Troy used three goalies in the game. Highlighting the group was junior Mia Fleming, who filled in after VCU converted four shots into four goals. Fleming allowed six goals in 30 minutes of play and accumulated two saves.
- Freshman Anna Regan dominated the circle as she successfully won 14 draw controls.
- Graduate transfer Kayla Frank caused two turnovers and picked up one ground ball in the win.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Right out to the gate, the offenses were showing out in this game, as USC cashed in on their first goal just 43 seconds into the game. Senior Shelby Tilton was the first to find the net, picking up one of her two goals in the quarter. VCU would tie at 13:30, but the Trojans offense was unhappy about that. In slightly over five minutes, USC scored six straight goals, as Brown secured a hat trick in the first with three of the six, while Tilton picked up the sixth goal at 5:01. The Rams would minimize the damage with three straight goals, but the first quarter would end 7-4. The Women of Troy earned these numbers as they were four-for-four on free-position shots in the first and overall outshot VCU 10-6, eight of which were on goal.
- The second quarter was much the same, as USC secured six more goals, and the Rams posted a 3-0 run to finish the quarter. Brown was at the forefront with two of those goals, as well as junior Maddie Dora, senior Ella Heaney, and Vitale. The Trojans initially started on a 6-0 run, with their first goal at 12:45 and their last goal at 6:57. While USC continued its offensive onslaught, VCU's defense picked itself up with five saves. All that work came from the Ram's backup goalie, who entered the game after USC scored its seventh goal in the first quarter.
- The third quarter was pretty tame compared to the other quarters, as both teams posted three goals apiece. However, it was a quarter of firsts, as Barron posted her first career goal at 12:52, and junior Christina Gagnon scored her first goal of the season at :03. On the defensive side, USC forced six turnovers and picked up seven ground balls in the quarter.
- For most of the fourth, it was an opportunity for the younger players to get some in-game experience. Freshman goalkeeper Annie Shields got her first two career saves as she started the fourth quarter for the Women of Troy. Redshirt sophomore Callie Cirilli added her second career goal, scoring on a behind-the-back shot for the lone goal from the Trojans in the fourth at 6:15.
UP NEXT:
USC hosts another upcoming non-conference game as it welcomes Temple (5-2) to sunny SoCal for a 1 p.m. game on Friday, Mar. 8, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.
GAME NOTES:
- USC is now 21-21 on the East Coast and 62-31 in road games.
- The Women of Troy are 116-18 against IWLCA unranked teams all-time.
- USC played VCU for the first time in program history. The Trojans are 3-1 this season when they play an opponent they have never played before.
- Anna Regan's 14 draw controls is tied for the fifth most in a game in USC history. The freshman now has 57 for the season.
For more information on the USC women's lacrosse team, a complete schedule, and results, please visit USCTrojans.com. Fans of the Women of Troy can follow the team on Instagram and X @USCTrojansLax.
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