Photos and game summary: Rams are worn down by Wolfpack in home opener

Score: NC State 5, VCU 0
Location: Richmond, Virginia (Sports Backers Stadium)
Records: VCU 0-3-0, NC State 1-2-1

The short story: NC State took an early lead and never relinquished it as VCU lost its first home game at Sports Backers Stadium on Sunday.

FIELD PAGE

• The Wolf Pack had 18 more shots on goal than the Rams in the game, including 10 shots in the first half, giving them an early lead.
• VCU had some late chances and was ahead NC State 9-8 in the second half
• NC State also had a 7-4 lead in corner kick opportunities

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Mana Nakata gave the Wolfpack a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute when she fired a 32-yard run to the far post with her left foot. NC State added more goals in the 29th minute.^th (Abi Hugh) and 45^th (Annika Wohner) Minute to 3:0 half-time lead
• NC State goals in the 49^th and 53^rd Minute – Wohner’s second goal of the day – prevented any possible comeback by the Rams
• VCU had a few chances in the last minute, including two shots on goal by Senior Carleigh Frilles and in the second year of study Jasmine Jackson in the second half, but could not score
• Oliva Pratapas of NC State made nine saves to keep the Black and Golds in check

Next
The Rams will be back on the field on Thursday, August 29, when they host William & Mary at Sports Backers Stadium. The game will begin at 7 p.m.