Rhode Island clinched a berth in the Atlantic 10 Championship with a 1-1 draw at Richmond. Megan Steinbach scored the equalizer in the 60th minute, earning the Rams a point that keeps them tied for third in the conference standings.

By the Numbers
  • Rhode Island: 7-5-5 overall, 5-2-2 in A-10 play.
  • Richmond: 8-3-6 overall, 3-3-3 in A-10 play.
  • The teams combined for 8 shots on goal.
  • Steinbach scored her team-leading 4th goal of the season.
  • Rhode Island finished its home schedule unbeaten at 4-0-4.
Yes, But

The tournament berth is secured, but the Rams’ final conference position is not: they can finish anywhere from second through sixth. They’re tied for third with La Salle and hold the head-to-head edge after beating the Explorers 3-2.

State of Play
  • Saint Louis has clinched the regular-season title.
  • Richmond is tied for seventh and still competing for a postseason spot.
  • Fifth-year senior Cierra Penny returned from a preseason injury to make her first appearance of the season, playing 26 minutes.
What’s Next

Rhode Island closes the regular season at first-place Saint Louis on Saturday, Oct. 31. The result could shape the Rams’ final conference standing ahead of the A-10 Championship.

Bottom Line

Rhode Island has its postseason place secured, but its finale against the conference champion still matters: the Rams are playing for the strongest possible tournament position.