VERMONT MEN'S SOCCER WEEKLY NOTEBOOK
The Vermont Catamounts host the 25th edition of its own tournament this weekend in the team's home opener. The tournament has gone by several names over the years, but this season it has been renamed the Peter Baldwin Memorial Classic and is presented by Morgan Stanley and The Windjammer. Baldwin is a former standout for the Catamounts and member of the Class of 1968 who passed away. The Vermont men's soccer program is honoring Baldwin and his family by renaming the tournament.
 
The 2015 tournament field includes UNC Asheville, New Hampshire and Central Connecticut State University.
 
2015 Peter Baldwin Memorial Classic Schedule
Friday, September 11
1:30 p.m. – Central Connecticut vs. New Hampshire – Live Video (free)
4:00 p.m. – UNC Asheville vs. Vermont – Live Video (free)
 
Sunday, September 13
11:00 a.m. – UNC Asheville vs. New Hampshire – Live Video (free)
1:30 p.m. – Central Connecticut vs. Vermont – Live Video (free)
 
All four games will be streamed online via the America East Digital Network at AmericaEast.tv for free. Tickets to the games can be purchased online at UVMathletics.com, via the phone at 802-656-4410, in person at the UVM Athletic Ticket Office in Patrick Gymnasium or in person one hour before kickoff at the Gutterson Fieldhouse Box Office.
 
GAMEDAY PROMOTIONS
Friday - stop by the Marketing and Promotions table at the entrance to Virtue Field to enter a raffle to win season tickets for the 2015 men's soccer season.
Saturday – the first 200 fans to the UVM game will receive a free team poster courtesy of the UPS Store. The players will be available for autographs following the game.

THE CATAMOUNTS
Vermont stands at 1-3 on the season. UVM won the season opener at Sacred Heart, 1-0, but has dropped three straight games. The Catamounts fell 1-0 to No. 21 Oregon State and dropped a 3-2 decision at Portland in two games at the Nike Portland Invitational in Oregon this past weekend.
 
Jaime Miralles netted his first career goal at Vermont against Portland as did newcomer Stefan Lamanna. Click here to check out the free kick goal by Miralles.
 
ABOUT CENTRAL CONNETICUT
The Blue Devils are 1-1 entering the tournament. CCSU dropped a 1-0 decision at Stony Brook and bounced back with a 5-1 victory over UMass. Central Connecticut was picked to finish fifth in the Northeast Conference Preseason Poll. Freddy Metellus has tallied four points on two goals and Ben Knight has recorded four points on one goal and two assists to lead the Blue Devils in scoring. Nick Velleca and Josef Abele have split time in net. Velleca earned the win over UMass.
 
ABOUT UNC ASHEVILLE
The Bulldogs are 2-1 overall and suffered their first loss of the season on Tuesday, a 5-0 setback at Wake Forest. UNC Asheville, which is playing six of its first seven games on the road in 2015, has scored all four of their goals in the second half this season and has been out scored 5-0 in the first 45 minutes of games this year. A member of the Big South Conference, Asheville was picked to finish ninth in the 10-team league. Zach Jones leads the team in scoring with four points on a pair of goals. Ben Chapel has recorded three points (1 gl, 1 ast) and Andrew Lawrence has the other tally for the Bulldogs. Zak Davis has started all three games for Asheville and picked up 17 saves. Head coach Mathes Mennell is in his first season at UNC Asheville. He has added 12 newcomers, seven freshman and five transfers, to the squad for the 2015 campaign.
 
ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE
The Wildcats are 2-0-1 under first-year head coach Marc Hubbard. Hubbard came to UNH following seven seasons at Division II powerhouse Southern New Hampshire University. He guided the Penmen to the DII National Championship in 2013. UNH was picked to finish sixth in the America East Preseason Poll. The Wildcats have scored eight goals by eight different players in three games thus far. Ryan Carpenter has played every minute in net for the Wildcats and has made four stops.
 
ATTENTION ALUMNI
Join Vermont Men's Soccer for an Alumni Weekend and honor Peter Baldwin '68 as we recognize him with the re-naming of our annual tournament. Click here to register for any of the events.

Friday, September 11 - Virtue Field
Peter Baldwin Classic presented by Morgan Stanley & Windjammer
1:00 p.m. - Central Connecticut vs. New Hampshire
4:00 p.m. - Vermont vs. UNC Asheville

Saturday, September 12
9:30 a.m. - Alumni Game at Centennial Field (bagel social to follow at the field)
7-9 p.m. - Alumni Gathering at Halvorson's Upstreet Cafe (Church Street)
 
Sunday, September 13
Pregame Tailgate - Virtue Field
Peter Baldwin Classic presented by Morgan Stanley & Windjammer
11:00 a.m. - UNC Asheville vs. New Hampshire
1:30 p.m. - Vermont vs. Central Connecticut
 
WHO'S NEXT
Vermont closes out a three-game homestand hosting Marist next Saturday (Sept. 19). Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Virtue Field. The game will be streamed online via the America East Digital Network at AmericaEast.tv for free. Tickets to the game can be purchased online at UVMathletics.com, via the phone at 802-656-4410, in person at the UVM Athletic Ticket Office in Patrick Gymnasium or in person one hour before kickoff at the Gutterson Fieldhouse Box Office.