WOMEN'S LACROSSE NOTEBOOK
Vermont will bring its three-game conference winning streak to rival UAlbany on Saturday (March 27). The opening draw is set for 5 p.m. Fans can watch the game for free at AmericaEast.TV.
 
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HOT AMERICA EAST START
The 3-0 start in America East play is the first ever in the 40-year history of the program at the Division I level.
 
WINNING STYLE
The three conference victories are the most since the 2015 campaign when the Cats finished third in the league standings with a 4-2 record.
 
GETTING DEFENSIVE
The Green and Gold have surrendered the fewest goals among America East teams during conference play. In three league games, UVM has given up 21 goals – two fewer than No. 6 Stony Brook in second place with 23 goals allowed. Vermont has also forced 24 mishaps, the second-most in the league behind UML with 33 caused turnovers.
 
SCOUTING UALBANY
Despite a 5-4 overall record, the Great Danes have played a very competitive schedule as three games have been against nationally-ranked teams. In its last two outings, UAlbany fell to No. 6 Stony Brook 18-11 last Saturday then dropped a 15-10 decision at No. 20 Drexel on Thursday. The Great Danes have two of the top four scorers in the league. Katie Pascale ranks third with 30 points on 18 goals and 12 assists. Kendra Harbinger follows with 29 points on 17 goals and 12 assists. Kyla Zapolski has produced the second-most goals (24) by an America East player this year and has scored at least one goal in all nine games. Aislinn Sweeney has spent the majority of the time in goal and has recorded an 11.07 goals-against average in eight games.
 
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Catamounts are seeking their second win against the Great Danes as UAlbany leads the all-time series 21-1. Vermont reached the win column in 2008 with a 11-10 America East victory in Burlington. Sarah DeStefano's unassisted goal with 1.8 seconds left in the game helped the Green and Gold reach the win column.