Carden Posts Career-High 12 Saves, VCU battles Dayton to 1-1 Draw in Regular Season Finale

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
Carden, who registered a career-high 12 saves, faced 35 shots.
Conrad collected a team high four shots with three on goal, and also added an assist. Meanwhile, Granados fired two shots (both on frame) and scored her sixth goal of the season.

VCU is 10-2-3 in its last 15 matches (dating back to Sept. 2), outscoring opponents 25-9 during that span.

QUOTABLE:
"It's hard leaving Dayton with a tie today. We were able to go up early and keep the lead until the last minutes of the game. Dayton's late rally to tie makes it fell a little like a loss but we can hold our heads high because Dayton is a great program with a tradition of NCAA appearances. The tie is not how we wanted it to end but we are playing well and feel confident heading to the conference tournament."
-VCU Co-Head Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak

WHAT'S AHEAD:
VCU begins Atlantic 10 tournament play on Thursday, Nov. 1 at Rhode Island. Seeding has not yet to be finalized at this time.

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Rams Drop Overtime Heartbreaker to La Salle 2-1 in A-10 Championship Match


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
Carden, Granados, Johansen, junior Brianne Moore and senior Carly Edgcomb were all named to the Atlantic 10 All-Tournament Team.
VCU outshot La Salle by a narrow 15-14 margin, including a 10-8 advantage in shots on goal.

Johansen tallied her second goal of the tournament and third goal of the season.

Carden finished with six saves for the Rams.

VCU lost a heartbreaker in the conference championship match for the second straight season. The Rams fell to nationally ranked and top-seeded William & Mary in overtime of last year's Colonial Athletic Association title game.

QUOTABLE:
"We're just so proud of every member of this team. We've continued to get better with every game. They have embraced a style of soccer that has required both grit and sophistication. We would have loved to bring back the title today, but I'm proud of what we've accomplished this season. It has been an honor to coach these women and we're grateful for what they've given to this soccer program."
-VCU Co-Head Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak

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Four Rams Receive NSCAA All-Region Recognition

RICHMOND, Va. – Four VCU Women's Soccer players have been named to All-Mid-Atlantic Region Teams by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Seniors Wendy Acosta and Carly Edgcomb, and sophomore Cristin Granados received Second Team honors, while junior Courtney Conrad was named to the Third Team.

"We are very proud of the team's progress this season," said VCU Co-Head Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak. "It's great to see Cristin, Carly, Wendy and Courtney recognized for their contributions. To be selected in the region is a major award in their careers here at VCU and we couldn't be happier for them."

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Six Matches Highlight Women’s Soccer Spring Schedule


RICHMOND, Va. – The VCU Women's Soccer program has finalized its 2013 spring schedule, which features six matches including four at Sports Backers Stadium.

The Rams open their spring slate on the road against former Colonial Athletic Association rival Old Dominion on March 1. VCU then faces another familiar foe, James Madison, on March 15 at Striker Park. Kickoff against the Dukes is set for 7 p.m.

VCU makes its spring debut at Sports Backers Stadium on March 22 when it hosts in-state opponent Longwood at 7 p.m. The Rams also have home matches against their alumni squad (April 7), Georgetown (April 12) and cross-town rival Richmond (April 19).

The Rams will host a soccer clinic for girls (ages 6-13) prior to their match against the Spiders. The event runs from 5-6 p.m. and is free to the public. For more information on the clinic, please visit RamsAcademy.com.

VCU made a splash during its first season in the Atlantic 10 last fall, posting 12 victories, the most during Co-Head Coaches Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak and Tim Sahaydak's six-year tenure with the Rams. VCU also advanced to the conference championship match for the second straight season.

2013 SPRING SCHEDULE
March 1 at Old Dominion (Norfolk, Va.) 7 p.m.
March 15 vs. James Madison (Striker Park – Jefferson Cup) 7 p.m.
March 22 vs. Longwood (Sports Backers Stadium) 7 p.m.
April 7 vs. Alumni squad (Sports Backers Stadium) 1 p.m.
April 12 vs. Georgetown (Sports Backers Stadium) 7:30 p.m.
April 19 vs. Richmond (Sports Backers Stadium) 7:30 p.m.

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Women’s Soccer Announces 2013 Recruiting Class


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RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Commonwealth University women's soccer program has will welcome seven new faces this fall as the Rams announced their 2013 recruiting class.

Harper Coyer, Carson Cyphers, Emma Halvorsen, Dallas Nicole Smith, Ana Clara Vale Lopes, Rebecca Von Bereghy and Alexandra Wong have all signed National Letters of Intent and will join VCU on the field next fall.

"We are very excited to introduce a class of players that will continue to move our program in the right direction," said Co-Head Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak. "We are adding some world class players and we couldn't be happier. Our priority was to be able to address some immediate needs caused by the departure of a talented senior class, however I think we're really getting a whole lot more than just that with these seven players.

"It has been a long recruiting process and we've really gotten to know all of these girls. I know that each one of them is an extraordinary person who is goal driven, shares our values, and loves VCU. It's going to be exciting to see this incoming group make their mark, and they will have every opportunity to do so once camp begins in August."

Sahaydaks Step Down at VCU,
Accept Head Coaching Position at Central Florida


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VCU hires Lindsey Vanderspiegel as women's soccer coach

Virginia native Lindsey Vanderspiegel will take over the reins of the VCU women's soccer program, announced today by Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin. She becomes the sixth head coach in the program's 19-year history.

Vanderspiegel joins VCU after two seasons as the head coach at Georgia Southern, where she guided the Eagles to their first Southern Conference Tournament title and NCAA appearance last year.

"After a brief but exhaustive national search, Lindsey was the clear choice as the best fit here at VCU," McLaughlin said. "She is a proven winner, both as a player and a coach. We are extremely excited about the future of our women's soccer program with Lindsey leading us to our goal of winning championships."

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SIX HOME DATES HIGHLIGHT 2013 WOMEN’S SOCCER SLATE
Full Printable Schedule (http://www.vcuathletics.com/sports/wsoc/...hedule.pdf)

RICHMOND, Va. – It's been a hectic first few weeks on the job for Lindsey Vanderspiegel, who took over the reins of the VCU women's soccer program on May 30.

On Tuesday, Vanderspiegel announced the Rams' 2013 schedule which is highlighted by six home dates at VCU's Sports Backers Stadium, a showdown with defending national champion North Carolina and a total of four NCAA Tournament teams from last season.

The Black & Gold kick off their campaign with a home exhibition on Aug. 16 against in-state foe James Madison, before hitting the road for six straight contests to start the regular season

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Rams Picked to Finish Third in A-10;
Conrad, Wong Earn Preseason Recognition


2013 A-10 PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH
1. Dayton
2. La Salle
3. VCU
4. Richmond
5. Massachusetts
6. George Mason
7. Saint Joseph's
8. Saint Louis
9. Fordham
10. Rhode Island
11. George Washington
12. Duquesne
13. St. Bonaventure

2013 PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
Ashley Campbell, Dayton, Forward
Kelsey Haycook, La Salle, Forward
Becca Wann, Richmond, Forward
Courtney Conrad, VCU, Forward
Juliana Libertin, Dayton, Midfield
Renee Washington, La Salle, Midfield
Mo Hawkins, Saint Joseph's, Midfield
Sarah Senoyuit, Dayton, Defender
Courtney Niemiec, La Salle, Defender
Ashley Riefner, Richmond, Defender
Devon Tabata, Duquesne, Goalie

2013 PRESEASON ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
Meghan Blank, Dayton
Libby Leedom, Dayton
Erin O'Malley, Dayton
Diarra Simmons, Dayton
Ashley Nater, Duquesne
Olivia Roberson, Duquesne
Alyssa Fratarcangeli, Massachusetts
Frida Lindblom, Massachusetts
Kaleigh Kurtz, Richmond
Cristina Rodriguez, Saint Louis
Alex Wong, VCU

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RAMS TAKE DOWN JMU, 2-1, IN EXHIBITION PLAY
The Basics:

Score: VCU 2, JMU 1 – Exhibition (Three 35-minute periods)
Location: Richmond, Va. – VCU's SportsBackers Stadium

The Short Story: Senior Courtney Conrad and sophomore Alex Gogolin tallied goals in the second period to lead the Rams' to a 2-1 win over in-state rival JMU in exhibition action. VCU controlled play throughout and made a strong impression in the first outing for new head coach Lindsey Vanderspiegel's squad.

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Rams Fall to Defending National Champ, Top-Ranked North Carolina, 4-0


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Cressy, Krasko Lift Rams to 2-1 Win Over Saint Francis


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Conrad, Ernest Lead Rams to 2-0 Shutout Against Maine in Home Opener


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VCU Posts Second Straight Shutout, Moik Nets Hat Trick in 4-0 Win Over Campbell


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VCU Cruises to 5-1 Win at George Mason,
Extends Winning Streak to Four Games


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Slade’s Golden Goal Lifts VCU to 1-0 2OT
Win at UMass in A-10 Opener,
Rams Unbeaten in Last Six Matches


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