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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Third-ranked Virginia defeated Vermont 8-0 behind goals from six different players in a non-conference field hockey matchup Sunday afternoon in Charlottesville, Virginia.
 
The Cavaliers received goals from five different players in the first half, as they took a 5-0 lead into halftime. Riley Tata and Katie Kelly capped off the period with a goal each in the final six minutes to extend the Cavaliers' lead.
 
Tata added a pair of goals to open the second half, as Virginia widened its lead to 7-0 in the 43^rd minute. Tollie Bell notched Virginia's final goal in the last minute of play, and the Cavaliers went on for an 8-0 victory.
 
Vermont Goalie Lena Benwood made a career-high 17 saves in the contest, as the rookie registered her second consecutive double-digit save effort. Jenny Johnstone stopped one shot and earned the win in goal for Virginia.
 
The Cavaliers improve their record to 9-2 on the season, while the Catamounts fall to 0-9.
 
UVM returns home for their America East opener against Maine on Friday (Oct. 3) at 1 p.m. The game will be streamed for free via CatamounTV.com.