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BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Vermont field hockey team is back in action for a pair of contests this week at Moulton Winder Field in Burlington. The Catamounts host UMass Lowell on Friday (Oct. 10) at 3 p.m. in their second America East tilt of the season, before taking on Rider on Sunday (Oct. 12) at 12 p.m. in non-conference action. Both games will be streamed live for free at CatamounTV.com.
 
Gameday Promotions
Oct. 10 vs. UMass Lowell – Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
Oct. 12 vs. Rider – Faculty/Staff Appreciation Game

UVM FIELD HOCKEY ALUMNAE
All field hockey alumnae are invited to visit the alumnae hospitality tent that will be located between Moulton Winder and Virtue Fields on Friday and Sunday starting one hour prior to game time through halftime. Please contact Victory.Club@uvm.edu or 802-656-0956 with any questions.
 
ABOUT VERMONT
The Catamounts enter their second conference matchup of the season with a 0-1 mark in America East after falling against Maine last week. Freshman Taylor Gaines continues to pace the offense with a team-leading five goals and 11 points in 11 games. Senior captain Ashley McDonald has chipped in four goals on the year, including one in the contest against Maine last week. Anne-Marie Farmer and Molly Higgins are tied for first on the team in assists, with two apiece. On the defensive side of the ball, back Lauren Hiltz ranks seventh in the nation with three defensive saves, and goalie Lena Benwood is 12^th among division I goalies with 6.75 saves per game. 
 
Vermont is set to face UMass Lowell for the 12^th time in series' history on Friday. The Catamounts own an 8-2-1 record all-time against the River Hawks despite a loss last season in Lowell.
 
The Catamounts have faced off with Rider just two times in program history and the Broncs have come out on top in both meetings. Sunday's matchup will be the first contest between the two teams since 2003.

SCOUTING UMASS LOWELL
The River Hawks, who joined the America East Conference last season, sit at 4-7 overall and 0-1 in league play. They've dropped three of their last four contests, including a 5-0 decision at Albany this past Saturday. As a team, UMass Lowell is averaging 1.64 goals per game and surrendering 2.82 to opponents. Senior Bianca Jones ranks among the conference leaders in points (18) and goals (9), and has taken home America East Player of the Week honors two times on the year. Georgia Cowderoy has helped lead the attack with a pair of goals and three assists. Kelsey Federico owns a .698 save percentage and 2.58 goals against average in 11 games in goal for the River Hawks.
 
SCOUTING RIDER
The Broncs own an even 5-5 record on the year following consecutive wins over Villanova (3-1) and Lock Haven (2-1) in their two most recent matchups. They will faceoff with Colgate on Friday before traveling to Burlington to take on UVM on Sunday. Rider is averaging 1.60 goals a contest and allowing 1.70 to opponents through the first 10 games. Allison Baligian tops the squad with five goals, while Dezarae Fillymyer and Carlie Spaeder have four scores each. Joelle Prettyman holds a 4-5 record in net with a .689 save percentage and 1.67 GAA in nine games.
 
WHO'S NEXT
UVM hits the road for its first road conference tilt of the season against New Hampshire on October 17 at 4 p.m. Links to live video and stats of the contest are available by clicking here.