FINAL SCORE: Vermont 2, Maine 1

Burlington, Vt.– Alina Gerke's 46th-minute goal proved the difference as Vermont (7-8, 4-3 AE) defeated Maine (7-9, 3-4 AE) Friday afternoon in Burlington. 

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COACH'S QUOTE
"These guys really earned it today with some focused play down the stretch. This was not an easy match with Maine, but I just think they stayed the course and really believed in themselves, so it's exciting," said head coach Kate Pfeifer. "All season long we have been talking about controlling our own fate, as much as we possibly can, and we tried to instill this was a good position to be in and seal our ticket to the playoffs and I think they managed that pressure pretty well."

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The first half saw both teams come close to scoring, but neither could convert on their opportunities.
• Saylor Kuefler started the scoring when she tapped in a pass from Kate Richardson in the 34th minute.
• Lilly Leiprecht tied the game when she scored two minutes later when she redirected a pass from Lauren Schellhamer into the back of the net. 
• Gerke gave the Catamounts the lead for good when she knocked in a goal in the 46th minute.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE 

• Gerke's goal gives her career highs of nine goals and 20 points on the season. 
• The victory secures a playoff berth for the second straight season for the Catamounts.
• The win marks the Catamounts third win over Maine in the last 16 years. 

UP NEXT
The Catamounts will play again on Sunday when they take on Colgate at 11 a.m. The game will be streamed live on AmericaEast. TV.