RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — VCU outscored American by nine points in the final period to secure a 69-63 women’s basketball victory Tuesday night at Siegel Center.

The Rams, who improved to 4-7, trailed by four entering the fourth quarter but mounted a 24-point rally. Lucy Ghaifan led VCU with 16 points. The Eagles (1-9) were paced by Molly Driscoll’s game-high 24 points.

American built its lead with a 20-point third quarter but could not withstand the late surge. VCU shot 43.3% from the floor and forced 14 turnovers. Attendance was 1,150.