FINAL SCORE: No. 18 Maine 2, Vermont 1
ORONO, Maine – The University of Vermont field hockey team (4-14, 2-6) fell to Maine in its final America East matchup before postseason play on Friday afternoon. A late rally attempt by senior Molly Higgins, who collected her 11th career goal, was not enough as the Black Bears (16-3, 6-1) secured the 2-1 victory. 

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The Catamount defense was able to hold the 18th-ranked Black Bears to a single point in the first period. Maine's Danielle Aviani netted her ninth goal of the season off an assist from freshman Libby Riedl in the 10th minute. Maine led Vermont 1-0 at the end of the half and tallied ten total shots.

The Black Bears continued to pace the action in the second period of play. Katie Bingle dished an assist to Casey Crowley who found the back of the net for Maine's second goal in the 50th minute, giving the Black Bears a two-goal advantage.

Vermont took advantage of two Maine penalties that led to a pair of corner attempts in the 67th and 68th minute. Lauren Tucker sent two shots toward Maine's Emily Corbett (8-2) in the net and Higgins made the connection on the rebound for the Catamounts' lone goal.

Vermont goalkeeper Lena Benwood (4-14) was credited with five saves.

UVM returns to Moulton Winder Field on Sunday (Nov. 1) for its final regular season match against the Dartmouth Big Green at 2 p.m. Prior to Sunday's contest, there will be a senior recognition of the five senior members of the field hockey squad. This game will be streamed live for free at AmericaEast.tv.