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(10) Virginia Tech (6-0-1)	2	1	3
VCU (1-4-0)	0	0	0
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RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Tech recorded its second consecutive shutout with a road victory at VCU, 3-0, in women’s soccer action on Sunday night at SportsBackers Stadium. With the win, the 10^th-ranked Hokies improve to 6-0-1 overall, while the Rams fall to 1-4 on the season.

The Hokies posted two goals in quick order in the later stages of the first half, as Alani Johnson scored in the 37^th minute, when she tapped in a cross from Bria Dixon. Then, less than a minute later, it was Johnson again, as she scored off an assist from Caroline Kerns. Tech took the 2-0 advantage into the intermission.

In the second half, the Hokies put the game out of reach in the 66^th minute. Laila Gray netted her first goal for the season and third of her career to give Tech the 3-0 final margin.

“I was definitely pleased with getting a second shutout in a row,” head coach Chugger Adair said. “It gives us something to build on going forward. I’m very pleased with the win over a good, feisty VCU side.”

The Hokies dominated the stats again tonight. Tech out shot the Rams, 22-7, including 12 first-half shots. Kaylyn Smith went the distance for the Hokies in goal, earning her fifth win and second consecutive shutout of the season. She did not have to record a save in the win.

“We got the two back-to-back goals right before the half that put us in a better spot,” Adair said. “It was good to go on the road and get a good result. We’re looking forward to getting home and recovering from this tough stretch of matches and supporting the football team tomorrow night.”

Tonight’s match concluded a five-match-in-nine-day stretch for the Hokies. Tech returns to the pitch on Thursday night, as they host Davidson. The match kicks off at 7 p.m. at Thompson Field.

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