Final Score: Vermont 2, Central Michigan 1
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Sophomores Carla Godsman and Rachael Picchi each netted goals as the Vermont field hockey team held off Central Michigan 2-1 Friday in non-conference action at Moulton Winder Field.
 
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The season-opening win moves UVM to 1-0 on the campaign, while the Chippewas fall to 0-1.
 
Vermont won the race to the scoreboard in the 17th minute. The sequence unfolded when freshman Rachel Phillips sent a feed towards the net which was deflected in by Godsman, giving UVM a 1-0 lead.
 
The Catamounts doubled their lead shortly thereafter, as Picchi took a feed from junior Tess O'Brien, extending the lead to 2-0 in the 23rd minute.
 
Central Michigan got within one goal in the 59th minute. The play took place when Emily Barber fired a shot from just inside the circle, ultimately being redirected past UVM goalkeeper Lena Benwood. The goal moved the Chippewas' deficit to 2-1, which stood for the balance of the match.
 
The Catamounts led CMU in shots 16-13 as well as penalty corners 10-4. Benwood turned aside six shots in goal for Vermont, while Central Michigan keeper Lily Amadio made seven stops.
 
UVM returns to action on Sunday, hosting La Salle at noon at Moulton Winder Field. Live video will be available for free in high definition via AmericaEast.TV.