NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Kate Hall had two first half goals as Vermont scored in every quarter Sunday on their way to a 4-1 win over Sacred Heart in non-conference action from Yale's Johnson Field. With the win Vermont improves to 1-1 on the campaign while the Pioneers fall to 0-2.

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COACH'S QUOTE
"It was great to see our offensive connection develop in a variety of ways today," head coach Kate Pfeifer said. "We showed some grit in the attacking circle, finishing on two broken corners, and creating a number of other scoring opportunities while under pressure from Sacred Heart. Overall, we reached a new level of consistency in our passing game and team defense."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Catamounts got off to a fast start Sunday scoring 1:19 into the contest. Sacred Heart's Samantha Maresca made an initial save on a shot from Haley Buffenbarger but the rebound remained loose around the goal line and Hall tapped it home for her first goal of the season.
• Vermont doubled its advantage 3:26 into the second quarter. Sophia Drees drove to the end line and fed a through ball right to Hall in front of Maresca. Hall gathered the ball, spun and fired a shot home for her second goal of the game.
• The Catamounts extended their lead with 1:48 to go in the third frame. Vermont's Meg Weyer forced a turnover at midfield and UVM took advantage in transition. Sophia Lefranc received a stretch pass and split two Sacred Heart defenders and as she was running to her right she fired back to the left for her first career collegiate goal.
• 3:22 into the fourth quarter the Catamounts put this one out of reach with a goal following a penalty corner won by Hall. Vermont originally mishandled the corner by Drees settled the ball down and passed it over to Alina Gerke. Gerke unleashed a wicked backhand to make it 4-0.
• Sacred Heart's Emma Bayford closed out the scoring with 5:07 to go.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• This afternoon was Kate Hall's fourth career two-goal game. She had last matched the feat on April 15, 2021 against UC Davis.
• Sierra Espeland made four saves in net for the Catamounts, earning her 27th career win.
• The Catamounts are 11-0 under Head Coach Kate Pfeifer when scoring four or more goals in a game.

UP NEXT
The Catamounts home opener is scheduled for Friday, September 2 at 3 p.m. as they host Merrimack in non-conference action from Moulton Winder Field. The action will be streamed live on AmericaEast.TV with Brian McLaughlin on the call. Redstone will be sponsoring a swag toss for lucky fans at this game. UVM students, find your happy place as a resident at the Redstone Commons, Redstone Lofts, and Spinner Place.