FIELD HOCKEY NOTEBOOK
 
The Vermont field hockey team closes out a season-long four-game homestand on Friday when the New Hampshire Wildcats come to town.
 
All of the action from Moulton Winder Field gets underway at 2 p.m. and can be seen on AmericaEast.tv.
 
RELATED LINKS
UNH COVERAGE: AmericaEast.TV | Live Stats
 
MILITARY APPRECIATION PRESENTED BY MILTON CAT
Friday is Military Appreciation Day presented by Milton CAT. Please consider showing your support by donating to the Josh Pallotta Fund by visiting Joshpallottafund.org. Donations directly support veterans in our local community.
 
LAST WEEK
Vermont picked up its second win this season over a ranked opponent with a 3-1 victory against Maine last Friday. Clodagh Ferry scored two goals and Alina Gerke tallied the game-winner for the Catamounts. The UVM defense held the high-powered Maine attack to just three shots on goal. It was Vermont's first win over Maine at home since the 2000 season.
 
LEADING THE WAY
Senior midfielder Clodagh Ferry ranks second in the conference in shots on goal firing 37 on cage this season. Her ten goals also rank second in the league. Puck Kwaspen ranks second in the country with 10 assists this season. The ten helpers is also the second-most in a single season in program history. Kate Hall's nine assists is tied for third-best in the country. Sierra Espeland is tied for second in the league in shutouts with four, ranks second in save percentage (.758) and third with a 1.52 goals against average.
 
SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
New Hampshire comes into this weekend's action fresh off a convincing 6-1 win over Merrimack last weekend. The Wildcats have a 4-10 overall record and a 1-4 mark in conference play but three of the four losses have been by one goal. Lindsay Lee leasds UNH with 13 points on four goals and five assists while Bloem van den Brekel leads the way with five goals. Junior goalkeeper Jemma Woods enters the weekend with a 2.28 goals against average and has made double-digit saves three times this season.
 
SERIES HISTORIES
Friday marks the 44^th all-time meeting with UNH dating back to the 1982 season. The WIldcats hold a 35-8 lead in the series. Last season in Burlington, Vermont picked up a 3-1 win – its third victory in the last five meetings with UNH.