Box Score FINAL: Vermont 14, #14 UAlbany 12
ALBANY, N.Y. – Liam Limoges had four goals and three assists Saturday leading Vermont to its first-ever road win over No. 14 UAlbany from John Fallon Field. UVM's win also marked the first time in program history that its defeated the Great Danes three times in a row.
 
With the win UVM improves to 2-2 on the season and 2-0 in America East play. The Great Danes fall to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in league play.
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
"Very proud of these Cats for getting their first win at UAlbany," said Head Coach Chris Feifs. "We know there is still much to improve from our performance today but happy with the grit we showed to dig in against a very talented UAlbany team. Liam Limoges and Ryan Cornell especially rose to the challenge and were outstanding today for us. Back to work on Monday for NJIT."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• UVM's Michael McCormack opened the scoring just 45 seconds in Saturday kicking off a back and forth opening 15 minutes. UAlbany's Kyle Casey capped off a 2-0 Great Danes run to claim their final lead of the game at 2-1 with 10:50 left in the first quarter.
• UVM responded with a 3-0 run of its own over 2:47 of game action. Thomas McConvey scored on a man up building momentum then Limoges and JJ Levandowski tallied as well. David Closterman found the back of the net with 25 seconds left in the quarter to give the Catamounts a 5-3 edge after the first quarter.
• The second quarter was all UVM. The Catamounts outscored the Great Danes 5-1 in the frame with goals from Jonas Hunter, McCormack, two more from Limoges and a buzzer beater from Amos Gilbert. Gilbert scored his first career goal with one second left in the half to give UVM a 10-4 advantage.
• UAlbany started the second half strong scoring two quick ones to make it 10-6 with 10:53 left in the third quarter. McConvey answered back with another man up goal and Limoges tacked on his tenth of the season with 7:58 left to reestablish the Catamounts six-goal cushion.
• The Great Danes scored the next five goals to cut the Vermont lead to 12-11 with 8:50 left in the game. Coach Feifs called a timeout after Tehoka Nanticoke's second of the game made it a one-goal game.
• Over the next three minutes Ryan Cornell (14 Saves) made two key saves and UVM forced a shot clock violation. With 4:40 left Griffin Fenech slipped by his defender and walked in alone beating UAlbany's Liam Donnelly with a quick shot to give UVM a two-goal edge again.
• 72 seconds later Gilbert bullied his way through two UAlbany defenders and scored his second goal of the game to put the game out of reach.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Tommy Burke went 17-for-27 at X for the Catamounts and was tied with Nick Alviti for a team-high seven ground balls.
• The Catamounts have started conference play 2-0 for the second straight season (NOTE: no league games in 2020).
• Liam Limoges picked up his seventh career hat trick this afternoon. It was also his second straight after scoring three at Syracuse last weekend.
• When the Cats Win, the Community Wins. With each Catamount win, Vermont Mutual Insurance donates $100 to the Vermont Foodbank. For 2020 they donated $15,000 to Spectrum Youth and Family Services. A special thank you to Vermont Mutual Insurance for their support. Vermont Mutual Insurance, protecting Vermonters since 1828.

WHO'S NEXT
The Cats wrap up a three-game road trip next Saturday with a trip to the newest America East member NJIT. It will be the third all-time meeting