FINAL SCORE: #4 Cal 1, #5 Vermont 0
Lowell, Mass. – Daniella Rhodes's 52nd-minute goal proved the difference as fourth-seed Cal defeated Vermont on Thursday afternoon in Lowell. With the loss, the Catamounts 2023 campaign finishes at 8-10. Cal will face UMass Lowell tomorrow at noon in the America East Semifinals.

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HOW IT HAPPENED 

• Bente Baekers had the two best chances of the first half for the Golden Bears but was denied both times by Lauren Halenkamp.
• Lotte Kanters had the best opportunity for the Catamounts as she saw her 22nd-minute breakaway attempt saved by Tina Jolly. 
• Rhodes's goal in the 52nd came off a fast break opportunity as she ran onto a pass from Kiki de Bruijne before finding the back of the net. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE 

• The Catamount defense was resilient as they gave up five penalty corners but did not allow Cal to convert any.
• Vermont is now 0-8 in the America East Tournament. Five of its losses, including the last three, have been one-goal decisions
• Haley Buffenbarger concludes her Vermont career with 81 career appearances, where she started every single game of her five-year career.