FINAL SCORE: Cornell 2, Vermont 0
BURLINGTON,Vt. – The University of Vermont field hockey team dropped a 2-0 decision to Cornell 2-0 on the opening day of the annual Catamount Classic.  
 
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Cornell freshman Isabel Siergiej scored the first goal of the game in the 14th minute off a blocked rebound, giving the Big Red a 1-0 advantage. Lena Benwood protected the net for the Catamounts and accounted for five saves in the first period.
 
When action resumed, UVM freshman Lauren Tucker was able to get a shot off a corner opportunity but was denied by the Cornell defense.
 
Siergeij struck once again from the center of the circle to give Cornell the two-goal lead and its third victory of the season.
 
Benwood was credited with eight saves in the Vermont net, while Mackenzie Gagliardi did not have to make a save for Cornell.

Vermont falls to 1-6, while Cornell improves to 3-2.

In the second game of the day at the Catamount Classic, Maine defeated Siena, 7-1.

The Catamount Classic continues on Sunday (Sept. 20) at Moulton Winder Field. Vermon faces Siena at 12 p.m. and will be followed by Maine against Cornell at 2:30 p.m. All four games can be seen online for free via the America East Digital Network at AmericaEast.tv.