BOSTON – UVM women's lacrosse junior goalie Sophie McLaughlin has been named America East Defensive Player of the Week. The league made the announcement on Monday.
 
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McLaughlin stopped a career-high 16 shots in UVM's 13-4 conference win over New Hampshire on Saturday. The Keene, New Hampshire product saved 80.0% of the shots fired her way. The Catamounts held the Wildcats to four goals – the fewest allowed since giving up three goals at Binghamton the 2017 regular season finale. The weekly accolade is the first of McLaughlin's career.
 
The Green and Gold have won two out of their first three games of the season and have jumped out to a 2-0 start in conference play for the first time since 2008.
 
Vermont will make the trip to Binghamton on Saturday (March 20). The opening draw is set for 4 p.m. and fans can watch the game for free at AmericaEast.TV.