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BURLINGTON, Vt. – Melyssa Alonso scored just over six minutes into the second overtime period to lift Rider over Vermont, 2-1, in non-conference field hockey action at Moulton Winder Field on Sunday afternoon.
 
Alonso collected a rebound off an initial shot by Rider, and sent a shot into the partially open goal for the game-winner. The goal was Alonso's first of the season.
 
Rider (7-5) opened the scoring in the contest in the 52^nd minute of play. Carlota Alsina blasted a shot from the top of the circle, which found its way into the back of the net to give the Broncs a 1-0 advantage.
 
Vermont (1-12) quickly answered with its own goal under a minute later. Molly Higgins streaked down the end line and sent a pass to freshman Kyra Lee in front of goal. Lee one-timed a shot past Rider goalie Joelle Prettyman to even the score at 1-1. The tally was Lee's first of her career with the Catamounts.
 
Both teams were held scoreless for the remainder of the second half and first overtime period until Alonso's game-winner in double overtime.
 
Prettyman earned the victory in goal for Rider with a four-save effort, while rookie Lena Benwood took the loss for Vermont despite making six stops, including multiple big saves in the overtime periods.
 
The Catamounts hit the road to take on New Hampshire in an America East matchup on Friday (Oct. 17) at 4 p.m. Links to live video and stats of the contest are available by clicking here.